Clifford Dean Crothers, 87, of Bremen, passed away at 11:05 am, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in his home.

Cliff was born on Oct. 6, 1927, the son of the late Andrew J. and Velma (Cline) Crothers. On April 16, 1949, he married Cora Leonard. She passed away Nov. 20, 2014. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Dewey.

He is survived by two daughters: Ginger (Chester) Mast, Bourbon; and Janet Myers, Goshen; four grandchildren: Nicole (Lee) Chambers; Shawn (Christine) Traub; Tyler Traub; and Clark (Jen) Traub; and four great-grandchildren: Maygan; Douglas; Owen; and Gavin.

Cliff proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. He worked for the town of Bremen for many years, most with the street department. He was a member of the Bremen VFW Post 8972 and loved to play golf. There will be no visitation. A military graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 28, in Bremen Cemetery.