Timothy D. Crook V

Timothy D. Crook V, age 72 of Nebraska City died September 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Tim was born November 21, 1947 in Nebraska City, the son of Timothy D. Jr. and Anna Marie (Baltensperger) Crook. He married Carol Swanson August 14, 1976 in Nebraska City. Tim lived and farmed in the Nebraska City area his entire life and he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, NCHS Alumni Foundation Board of Directors, American Legion Post No. 8, Charter Member Nebraska City Apple Corps and was a former member of the Nebraska City Community Foundation Board of Directors. Tim loved hosting ice cream socials and singing barbershop songs. He was Barbershopper of the Year twice. Survivors include his wife, Carol of Nebraska City; children, Douglas (Olivia) Crook of St. Charles, MO, Laura (Jeff) Liesemeyer of Nebraska City, James Crook of Nebraska City; grandchildren, Sarah Liesemeyer, Kylee Liesemeyer, Alex Crook and Cole Crook; great grandchildren, Audi Witter and Braxton Witter; brother, John (Sara) Crook of Nebraska City; mother in law, Harriet Swanson of Portage, MI; sister in law, Mary (Bill Eichelberg) Swanson of Portage, MI; brother in law, Jim (Julie) Swanson of Grand Rapids, MI; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lloyd Crook and father in law, Nick Swanson. In keeping with Tim’s wishes, he gifted his body to Medical Science and Research.