Robert Lee Craw, 87 of Colorado Springs, CO passed away quietly at home on July 10, 2022.  He was born March 19, 1935 in Stratton, NE to Paul and Laura Craw.   He is survived by his wife of 66 years and the love of his life, Sharon K. Craw, his loving children, Sherry Kinney of North Platte, NE, Jacki Jenkins of Grand Island, NE, Robert T. Craw of Colorado Springs, CO, Sgt. Andy L. Craw, Ret. (Vickie) of Columbus, GA and his brother, Paul Craw from Wichita, KS.  Robert is also survived by 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. 

Robert grew up in the small town of Stratton in southwest NE where he graduated from high school.  He attended college at McCook Community College and finished his teaching degree at Kearney State College.  He was also a star athlete in college winning a Gold Medal in the high jump at the National Junior College Track Meet his Senior year.   He majored in Mathematics and taught high school math in Pender, NE, Max, NE, and Benkelman, NE.  He went back to Kearney State and received his master’s degree in mathematics in 1986 graduating with honors. He and Sharon then moved to California where he taught at Bloomington Schools for another 18 years.  Robert was also involved extensively in coaching Volleyball and track. 

Robert had an infectious personality and smile and never missed a moment to share his life journey and stories.  He touched so many lives with his teaching, coaching, and private business he had.  It’s impossible to mention everything he accomplished without writing a book but to summarize it, he was always helping someone!  He loved what he did and gave it his whole heart.

Robert was the most loving, caring, and supportive husband, father and grandfather and made sure his family knew how much he loved them every time he saw any of them.  His wife and four children were by his side when he passed.  He will be greatly missed!

No service will be held at this time.  Any future plans for a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.  Cremation is taking place at Alternative Cremations in Colorado Springs, CO and Robert will rest with family.  Cards can be mailed to:  Sharon Craw and Family, 8305 Freestar Way, Colorado Springs, CO  80925

For those who wish to support the family, they are asking that you make memorial donations to the National Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research Association in Robert L Craw’s name.  The link is as follows:   Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research | Alzheimer’s Association

“He never looked for praises

He was never one to boast

He just went on quietly working

For the ones he loved the most.

His dreams were seldom spoken

His wants were very few

And most of the time his worries

Went unspoken too

He was there…A Firm Foundation

Through all our storms of life

A sturdy hand to hold on to

In times of stress and strife

A true friend we could turn to

When times were good and bad

One of our greatest blessingsOur loving husband and dad!”