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Funeral services will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota

Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota
5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota



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In memory of

Barbara Crawford

of Wasta, South Dakota, died on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at her home in Wasta. at the age of 77

Barbara Nadeene Eisenbraun Crawford was born November 7, 1944 to Reinhold and Iva (Albin) Eisenbraun at her grandparent Albin’s home north of Wall, South Dakota. She spent her childhood on the family farm near Creighton doing what all farm children do: milk cows, help with the chickens, cook, and garden. Barbara spent her grade school years going to a country school of which her mother, Iva, taught most of those years. Barbara graduated from Wall High School in 1962.

In 1963 she married Earl Crawford and became a part of Earl’s son’s (Tony Crawford) life as well. Barbara and Earl had two children, Rhonda and Justin. They made their home and raised their children in Wasta. They owned and operated the Wasta Bar for 25 years. Barbara also worked at the Redwood Motel for several years.

Barbara was an exceptional seamstress, crocheter, knitter, cross stitcher, quilter, and gardener. Everything was done with precision and beauty. She also enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, doing Sudoku, and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Barbara found joy in watching birds and squirrels from her sun porch. She was also very active in the Wasta Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years.

In 2006 Barbara married Jerry Schell. They spent many hours driving the county side looking at and hunting deer.

Survivors include daughter Rhonda (Stewart) Mettler of Wall; sons Justin (Tracie) Crawford of Wall and Tony (Mary) Crawford of Rapid City; eight grandchildren: Matthew, Spencer, Charlsie, Will, Austin, Raiden, Connor, and Mason; three great-grandchildren: Nixon, Jaysie, and Jade; her mother Iva Eisenbraun of Rapid City; two brothers David (Pili) Eisenbraun of Wall and Norman (Marsha) Eisenbraun of Wall; one sister Ruth Beckwith of Rapid City; numerous nieces and nephews who loved going to Aunt Barbara's for Easter; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Schell; her father Reinhold Eisenbraun; and a brother-in-law Gary Beckwith.

Visitation will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Wall.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 20, at the First Lutheran Church in Wall, with Pastor Christopher McCarthy officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Elm Springs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Wasta Volunteer Fire Department. Cards and memorials may be sent to P.O. Box 541 Wall, SD 57790.



VISITATION
5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Rush Funeral Chapel
Wall, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 10:00 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
Wall, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Christopher McCarthy

MUSIC
Mary Kay Wilson - Organist
Congregational Hymns
“When Peace Like a River”
“Sing With All The Saints in Glory”
“Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won”

USHERS
Taran Eisenbraun - Sanden Simons

PALLBEARERS
Spencer Crawford - Matthew Crawford
Charslie Mettler - Will Housman
Austin Crawford - Raiden Crawford
Connor Crawford - Mason Crawford

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Family and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - 1:00 p.m.
Elm Springs Cemetery
Elm Springs, South Dakota

  • South Dakota ~ Cathy Robeson Rapid City (10/21/2022)
  • South Dakota ~ Cathy Robeson Rapid City (10/21/2022)
  • So very sorry to hear of your moms passing Rhonda. Keeping your entire family in my thoughts & prayers. ~ Cindy Nuzum Wall, SD (10/20/2022)
  • Rhonda and Justin, I am so sorry for your loss. So many great memories of growing up in Wasta and she was a huge part of that. Prayers to your family. ~ Dede Stahl Spearfish (10/20/2022)
  • Tony, Rhonda, Ruth and all the extended family, I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing. My memories go deep into the Crawford family of Wasta and Wall. ~ Wes Shelton Rapid City (10/18/2022)
  • We were sad to hear of Barbs passing. She was the last one left in Wasta I knew growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Jackie and Tom Shull Wasta (10/18/2022)
  • Ruth so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. We will be praying for you and the whole family. Love you ~ Tel & Ellie Saucerman Rapid City (10/17/2022)
  • Rhonda & Justin, I just read of Barb's passing. I'm sorry for your loss. ~ Jeannie Gebes Cheyenne, Wyoming (10/17/2022)
  • Rest In Peace Barb. Love and prayers to the families. ~ Tina Carstensen Tampa,FL (10/17/2022)