Byron M. Crippin, 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Thursday, June 9, 2016, at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.

Byron Miles Crippin Jr. was born Oct 19, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Bryon Miles Sr. and Grace Marie (Smith) Crippin.

Byron grew up in Kansas, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, graduating from Washburn High School. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota. While completing his undergraduate, he was also a part of the Army ROTC. He excelled in the classroom, achieving his Juris Doctorate of Law from the University of Minnesota and was among the few in the Order of the Coif. This prepared him for a career as a Corporate and Estate Attorney.

Byron married Marie Alberta Bradbury on October 29, 1955 in Minneapolis. Together they raised three children, Patricia, David, and Linda in Austin, Minnesota where Byron was General Counsel for Hormel. Following a long career of corporate law, he started a second career in planned giving and estate planning for Lowell Lundstrom Ministries, Bethel College and Compassion International. He and Marie retired to Storm Lake, Iowa to be near their grandchildren.

Byron served in the Army during the Korean Conflict earning the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Following his honorable discharge, he continued to serve his country through the Army Reserves attaining the rank of Major.

Byron was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Newell, Iowa. Byron’s faith in Jesus Christ was of utmost importance to him. He showed his faith through his 55 year marriage and partnership with Marie. He believed in treating others with respect and living his life with high integrity. His faith in the church was shown in a variety of ways such as being a part of Christian non-profit organizations that addressed spiritual, educational, and physical needs for children, his desire to help others learn English via ESL, consistently praying for the persecuted church, and attempting to be a compassionate friend to all.

Besides being involved in the church, Byron served on the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and was involved with the Republican Party. Some of his other interests included his love for photography and dogs.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children: Patricia (Jose) Pardo of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Dr. David (Glee) Crippin of Storm Lake, Iowa; and Linda Crippin of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren: Alexander (Laura) Crippin of Northwood, Iowa; and Nicholas (Brittany) Crippin of Wichita, Kansas; cousin, Marvin Smith of Topeka, Kansas; and extended family and friends.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife, Marie.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2016,/ at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:30 until the beginning of the service at the funeral home. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.