Michael T. Crane, Sr.

Mr. Crane was born in Dunkirk on August 21, 1937, a son of the late James C. and Mae Catherine (Spencer) Crane. A graduate of Cardinal Mindszenty High School in Dunkirk, he served with the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. Mr. Crane attended St. Michael's College in Winooski Park, VT, SUNY Fredonia, and graduated from SUNY Brockport.

He was employed by the Medina Central School District as a 5th-grade teacher in the Oak Orchard Elementary School from 1966-1996. He served as the school science coordinator and was recognized with the Teacher of the Year Award.

Active in the community, Mr. Crane was a member and Past President of the Medina Jaycees, was JCI Senator 16252, member of the Lions Club and Knights of Columbus and served as a Scout Leader with the Boy Scouts of America. He enjoyed the outdoors, was a hunter, trapper and fisherman.

Survivors include two children, Kelly Anne (Curtis) Follman and Michael T. (Christine) Crane II; 11 grandchildren, Kayleen (Paul) Sanchez, Aaron (Stephany) Follman, Samuel (Nicole Cooley), Elisabeth, Thomas, Roy John, Annabelle Follman, Michael (Samantha Stewart) Crane, Stephen Crane, Joseph John Crane and Cody Crane; two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Savannah; his former wife, Jeanne Crane; good friend and neighbor, James Guy of Randolph; his beagle, Lucy; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Thursday, August 17 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 18 at 10:00 AM at Harvest Christian Fellowship, 560 East Ave., Albion. Military honors will be accorded at the church at 10:45 AM by members of Lincoln Post 1483, VFW and Butts-Clark Post 204, American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friends of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Inc., 1101 Casey Road, Basom, NY 14013.

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