Earnest Dale Crouse, 80, of Fruitland Park, Fla., passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, at his seasonal residence in Nantahala.
Dale was a loving, caring man with a big heart. He retired from the Florida Highway Patrol after 38 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol Crouse of Fruitland Park; sons, Steven Crouse (Genie) of Weirsdale, Fla., Brian Crouse of Greenwood, Ind.; daughter, Lynda Crouse of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Erin Crouse, Reilly Crouse, Cohen Crouse, Brittany Degre, James Riesen, Ashley Crouse, Courtney Crouse, Stephanie Crouse; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray Crouse (Carol) of Shelbyville, Tenn., Lewis Crouse of Plant City, Fla.; sister, Eunice Moore, Tampa, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. with a service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at Eagles Nest Baptist Church, Fruitland Park, Fla. He was laid to rest following the service at Shiloh Cemetery in Fruitland Park.
Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.BeyersFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home & Crematory, Leesburg, Fla., 352-787-4343.