Craig Alan Ross (2024)

ANDERSON, JOHNSON, MURPHY, RHOADS, ROSS, SEE, WALKER

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 5/29/2024 at 16:39:43

Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Craig Alan Ross died peacefully on May 21st after a long illness. Craig was the son of Clifton (Bing) Ross and Alice (Johnson) Ross and grew up in Winterset, Iowa where he graduated from high school. Craig graduated from Coe College in Cedar Rapids where he was a member of the ROTC and Lambda Chi fraternity.

Craig married Sharon See of Peru, Iowa, and 3 children followed: Natalie, Andy and Jennifer.

Craig was known for his infectious smile, and he never met a stranger. He worked for IAC Group and traveled the state of Iowa for 30 years selling insurance to banks. He knew every highway, backroad and shortcut. He knew where to find the best small town cafes, cinnamon rolls, pizza places and hotels, and his kids were often the subjects of his road map lectures. He was an avid fan of The Chicago Cubs, Green Bay Packers, Iowa State Cyclones, and he loved to golf.

Craig later married Cherilyn Anderson. Together they loved to travel and entertain. You were always welcomed into their home with cheese and crackers, fresh cheese curds and his famous peach daiquiris.

Craig loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Linda Rhoads, and wife Cherilyn. Craig is survived by his children Natalie (Paul) Walker, Andy (Angie) Ross and Jennifer (Scott) Murphy. His grandchildren: Justin, Ashley, Jordan, Brandan, Elli, Rylyn, Charlie, four great-grandchildren, and one more on the way.

Please join the family for happy hour in his honor at a Celebration of Life at Doc's Lounge in Johnston, Iowa, on June 23rd from 3:00PM to 6:00pm.

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