John L. “Jack” Crosier Jr., 89, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Huntsville.
John was born on March 6, 1936, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of John L. Sr. and Stella (Gillespie) Crosier. After the passing of his mother when he was just four years old, he was lovingly raised by his stepmother, Nora Crosier.
From 1956 to 1960, John served his country proudly as a corpsman in the United States Air Force. Throughout his life, he pursued several fulfilling careers — working as a master carpenter, an AutoCAD designer, and eventually as the owner of Wanna Computer.
On April 2, 1959, he married Constance Victoria Kudlinski, and together they raised four children: Helen (Howard) Conrady, Patti (Thomas) Lyon, Kathrine Workman, and Stanley (Jamie) Crosier.
Family was the most important part of John’s life. He loved his family unconditionally and cherished time spent with them. Some of his favorite pastimes included watching the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball, going out to eat, taking long drives, and debating politics with his son-in-law, Tom. He also had a remarkable green thumb and could grow anything.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Constance; his siblings, Louise, Freeman, Wayne, Eugene, Darlene, Shirley, and Jim; his daughter, Helen; his son-in-law, Michael Workman; and his great-grandchild, Colter Workman.
He is survived by his sister, Fern Lee Gillium; his children, Stella “Patti” (Thomas) Lyon, Kathrine Workman, and Stanley (Jamie) Crosier; his grandchildren, LeAndra (Wil) Barnett, Julie (Parker Simpson) Cooley, Haley Vincent, Nicholas (Meagan) Workman, Jacob (Bailey) Workman, Christian (Elizabeth) Gasiunas, Ivy Smith, John Ronin Crosier, and Willow Crosier; and his great-grandchildren, Allison, Dre, Camille, Ender, Corran, Adelynn, Shepherd, and JohnMichael. He is also survived by his long-term companion, Sally Vickery, and his beloved fur baby, Ziggy.
John will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
