C. John Crill

C. John Crill

1945-2022

C. John Crill, 76, of Rose Hill, passed away on Saturday, July

23, 2022, at his home in Rose Hill surrounded by his loved ones. He was born

on October 14, 1945, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of

Clayton H. and Christine J. (Root) Crill. He attended Sigourney High School

and graduated with the Class of 1963. He later furthered his education,

earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Agriculture degree while attending

college in Kirksville, Missouri. After college graduation, John was drafted

in the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. He

returned home from his service to his country and was united in marriage to

Marilyn Peiffer at the Sigourney Christian Church on January 30, 1971.

 John was a dedicated farmer all of his life and farmed around the Rose

Hill area. He started with hogs and later transitioned into cattle. He

enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, his family and being around his

farm and his livestock. He also enjoyed visiting with guests who stopped by

his home to talk farming.

John’s family includes his wife, Marilyn Crill of Rose Hill; his children,

Erich (Stacy) Crill of Rose Hill, Careta Crill of Cedar Rapids, Curtis (Lisa)

Crill of Delta and Amber (Scott) Graham of Cedar Rapids; his grandchildren,

Jackson, Alia, Landen, Emmalyn, Nolen and Adeline; 2 sisters, Sherry (Layton)

Claypool of Delta and Mary McMullen of Sigourney. He is also survived by a

brother-in-law, David (Jackie) Peiffer of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Christine Crill.

As was his wish, there will be no formal service or visitation. The Bates

Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

God bless the farmer.

Memorials may be made to the family to be used at a later date