Craig R. Carpenter

CARPENTER Craig R. Carpenter, age 71, of Crete, IL passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Judith Carpenter, nee Tufts. Loving father of Jill (William) Judd, Beth Carpenter, and the late Michael Carpenter. Loving “Bud Bud” to 4 grandchildren: Sam, Cody, Tabby, and Braden and great-grandfather of Jace. Dear brother of Jack (Tatiana) Carpenter. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marian Carpenter. Visitation, Friday, November 24, 2017 from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Adventure Christian Church, 404 Hemlock Lane, Crown Point, IN 46307. Mr. Carpenter was a retired Electrician with Local #134 and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.