Gerald Dale Crouch, 81, of Richland, Washington died peacefully at his home on May 7, 2004.  He was born February 1, 1923, in Osborne, Kansas and lived in the Tri-Cities 53 years.

Mr. Crouch was an electronic technician for Westinghouse Hanford until retiring in 1985.  During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army 112th Cavalry Unit.

He was a member of the Masons and the Sham Na Pum Golf Course.

Gerald is survived by Lila Mae Crouch, his wife of 53 years; son, Larry Crouch and his wife, Diana, of Northglenn, Colorado; daughter, Christy Williams and her husband, Scott, of Moscow, Idaho; a sister, Leatrice Prewett and her husband, Jack, of Richland; a sister, Betty Townsend and her husband, Eddie, of Pensacola, Florida; grandson, Greg and his wife, Brita, of Hampton, Virginia; granddaughter Jennifer and her husband Brett of San Francisco, California; granddaughter, Carly of Northglenn, Colorado; grandson, Ryan of Moscow, Idaho; granddaughter, Kati of Moscow, Idaho; great grandson, Leif of Hampton, Virginia; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bert Crouch; mother, Estella Crouch; and brothers, Richard Crouch and Leland Crouch.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2004, in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.