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Dwain Eugene Crawford, 82, passed away on October 16, 2026, peacefully in his rural Pandora home surrounded by his family. Dwain was born on February 12, 1944, in Bluffton to the late F. Willis and Irene (Augsburger) Crawford. On September 12, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart, Karyl Sousley. 

Dwain was a 1963 graduate of Beaverdam High School, worked at Rusco In Pandora for many years then retired from the Lima Ford Engine Plant after thirty years. He enjoyed helping a neighboring farmer, farming his own acres, and going to farm sales and flea markets. Dwain enjoyed woodworking and made special “Santa” gifts every year for his family. He liked taking trips to many greenhouses with Karyl and his sister-in-law, Jayne, always finding new plants to brighten the landscaping of their farm. In other spare moments, he loved to ride motor scooters and ride and care for his horses. In his younger years, Dwain spent many evenings outside coon hunting and after retirement, time spent in Holmes County, Ohio, made for great getaways.  

Survivors include his wife, Karyl Crawford; two daughters, Lisa Crawford of Findlay, Lori (John) Pletcher of Rawson; two grandchildren, Cory (Lily Bair) Pletcher and Karissa (Jonathan) McPheron; two great-grandchildren, Ariah Davis and Draco Davis. He is also survived by three siblings, brother, Garry (Linda) Crawford of Bluffton, sister, Darlene Barnt of Lima and brother, Darwin Crawford of St. Mary’s; a brother-in-law, Charles Sousley of Bluffton; a sister-in-law, Jayne (Denny) Caskie of Bluffton; and several nieces and nephews. 

Dwain was preceded in death by his parents, F. Willis and Irene Crawford and a brother-in-law, William Barnt. 

The family would like to express thanks to the many staff members of Interim Healthcare/Hospice, especially nurses and aides, for their excellent and compassionate care of Dwain. Because of their extraordinary help to both him and Karyl, he was able to spend his last years at home. 

Dwain’s service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Pandora United Methodist Church with Pastor Ruth Carter-Crist officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton and also one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Northwest Ohio Youth for Christ, or Pandora United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.