Roger L. Crum, 75, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 11:55 AM Thursday, June 11, 2015 at his home.

He was born on May 23, 1940 in LaHarpe the son of John M. and Harriet L Williams Crum. On April 11, 1965 Roger married Marjorie June Davis in Burlington, IA.

Mr. Crum was a 1958 LaHarpe High School graduate. He then attended Western Illinois University for two years before enlisting in the Illinois National Guard. Roger farmed near LaHarpe all of his life. He was a member of the Hancock County Beef Association where he had served as Treasurer and Vice President. He was selected as the 2006 Hancock County Cattleman of the Year. He was also a member of the Hancock County Farm Bureau, LaMoine Valley Angus Association, and the Carthage Gun Club. He had served as leader of the 4H Club, and had also served on the LaHarpe School District board. Earlier in life he belonged to the former Disco United Methodist Church, and was currently a member of the LaHarpe Union Church.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie, one son, Rodney Crum of LaHarpe, one daughter, Michele (Brad) Hester of Salem, IL and four grandchildren, Bailey and Brant Hester and Allison and Madison Crum. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2015 at the LaHarpe Union Church with Rev. Bruce Goettsche officiating. Burial will be held in LaHarpe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Union Church and the Hancock County Beef Associations Scholarship Fund.