In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen Crossman; loving son of the late Louis Avlie and Marie Adelaide (nee: Graslaub) Crossman; devoted mother of Suellen Marie (Gary)Wussler, Nancy Lou (Lee) Schneider, Robert (Nancy) Crossman, Jr., James Martin (Andria) Crossman, Karrie Lynn (Michael) Kaufman and Lisa Anne (Howard) Unnerstall; dear brother of Alvin (Shirley) Crossman, the late Kenneth Crossman and Myron ''Bill'' Crossman; cherished grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 8. Mr. Crossman was a member of the Piker's Club, the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, St. Charles Coon Club and the St. Charles Rod and Gun Club. He also served in the Merchant Marines.