Clifford Jefferson Crowl
June 14, 1947 — August 23, 2025
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Clifford Jefferson Crowl
Altoona, Iowa
Clifford Jefferson Crowl, 78, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and crop duster, has taken his last flight on August 23, 2025! He was born on June 14, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to James and Kathryn (Dickson) Crowl.
Married to Mary for 56 years, they had 4 children, Matt (Jennifer) Crowl, Shawna Stevens, Cory Crowl and Sarah Crowl (deceased); grandchildren, Allison (Cliff) Champ, Avery Stevens, Caleb Crowl, Emma Crowl, Cody (Maddie Killgore) Crowl, Conner Crowl and Camden Crowl; great grandchild, Enzo Crowl.
His family was his greatest accomplishment, followed by his ability to wiggle his ears.
Clifford’s plumbing skills will not be missed. His charisma, smile, helpfulness and love for his family and friends will be greatly missed. He enjoyed playing golf, watching Fox News and playing pranks. He attended Christ the King Lutheran Church in Altoona. As a child, Clifford lived in California and Arkansas. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Newport News CA 148. He was the owner-operator of Crowl Roofing and Stardust Ag Aviation since 1996, where he was a crop duster.
Clifford is also survived by his extra child, Jordan Omstead; brother, Leroy (Renee) Crowl; sister, Judy (Neil) Atkinson; sisters-in-law, Sue Heller and Donna Heller. He is also survived by Mary’s siblings and immediate family, as well as a large circle of extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy Heller and Chuck Heller; sister-in-law, Charlene Crowl; and uncles.
Family will greet guests on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 1st Ave., N., Altoona, Iowa. A funeral service will take place the following day, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., at the church. Clifford will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr., Adel, Iowa.
As a great mentor to many, he is leading the way in heaven.
Memorial contributions may be directed to his church, Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 1st Ave., N., Altoona, Iowa 50009, in loving memory of Clifford.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Matt crowl
09/19/2025
Love you Dad.
Shaima Loukili
09/01/2025
Cliff started teaching me how to fly when I was just seven years old, and I will forever cherish those memories. He was the best pilot I have ever known and such a bright light in my life. I’m grateful for everything I’ve been able to accomplish because of him. Cliff is the one who showed me the true love of flying, and now I will honor him in everything I do. I hope to always make him proud. My love and heartfelt condolences go out to his family. May he forever fly high.
Tami Sachs, Debi Barrett, and Audrey Martin
08/31/2025
We will miss our wonderful Uncle Cliff. We would have loved to have had more time to spend with mom's side of the family, but our few visits were very special to us. When I was about 5, Cliff became my hero when he visited us while we were stationed in Hawaii. There was a neighbor who was always angry at everyone and she kept harassing our mom. Cliff went over to her house and told her to leave his sister alone. She never bothered our mom again. He will always have a special place in our hearts, and we are so thankful for the time that we got to spend with him, Mary, Leroy, and Renee in the last few years.
Ryan & Starr Cortner
08/30/2025
We are so sad to hear of Cliff’s passing. He was a kind, funny, generous man. His laugh was contagious. He will always be remembered and will live on every time we think of Star Wars and our Key West adventures. Our condolences to his loved ones. Forever will he fly. ❤️
Ken Miller
08/27/2025
The Miller family sending wings to fly into heaven to be with all his loved ones who passed before him God be with you Cliff.
Rich Sokol
08/27/2025
I new Cliff for at least 10-15 years plus. Being part of an aviation community you know of or by assocation. My most fond memory of Cliff was when we were T-hangar neighbors on F. row in Ankeny Airport. I enjoyed Cliff stories whether it was crop dusting or his Navy experience's. The one visual experience I had was a 985 radial engine crop dusting plane idling (tied down) on the ramp. I was not able to get a visual of the control stick actuator.
Michael Callison
08/26/2025
Cliff will be missed by many people in the Aviation community! I have known Cliff for several years! He helped the Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum get our 1942 Stinson L5 from California by helping take it a part and haul it back to Iowa! He was such a great guy to know and be around! Blue Skoes my friend.