Walter "Walt" Alan Crowther

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, Walter “Walt” Alan Crowther went home to be with the Lord. He was the beloved husband of Linda Deisroth Crowther for over 60 years, loving father of David J. Crowther and his wife Theresa Kouo and Samantha Crowther Jenkin and her husband Grant Jenkin; cherished grandfather of Sydney C. Jenkin, Megan S. Jenkin and Olivia K. Crowther; dear brother of Audrey Moltz and her late husband Louis Moltz, Jr. and the late Jacqueline Crowther; Walt is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

Walt was a man of deep and steady faith, and he lived that faith every day through love, service, and connection with others. A devoted husband of over 60 years, a loving father, and a proud grandfather, his greatest joy was his family. His church family at Jarrettsville United Methodist Church meant the world to him, where he faithfully served as the only lay member on the church committee, helped interview those discerning a call to ministry, and supervised the renovation of the church he loved so dearly. Walt also lifted hearts through music as a member of the choir and could often be found at Christmastime walking the neighborhood, joyfully singing carols. Music was one of his great passions—especially show tunes—which he happily shared with his grandchildren.

Though he began his career as a State Trooper for 9 years and later worked with State Farm as an adjuster and later an agent, service was always at the heart of who he was. He found joy in earning his private pilot’s license, golfing (even if he claimed not to be very good at it), and being with people—he never met a stranger. Walt gave generously of his time mentoring youth through the Boy Scouts and was a proud Master at the Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge.

He and his beloved wife Linda built two homes and shared a lifetime of adventures together, traveling the world with their State Farm family creating memories in places like Hawaii, Italy, and Germany. Being a devoted history buff with a deep admiration of World War II, nowhere did this passion mean more to him than in Germany, where he explored historic sites that allowed him to better understand the events, people, and lessons of the war. Walt also had an unforgettable presence—known to all as the “Master Hugger,” he greeted everyone with open arms, a quick wit, and a kind-hearted, gentle way of stirring up laughter wherever he went. He lived his faith through humble service and abiding grace, trusting God’s call to love others well and to leave the world better than he found it.

The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc. 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 1-3 PM at which time a Celebration of Life Service will begin.

Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers charitable donations may be made to the Salvation Army in Walt’s memory. 1130 Hampton Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri 63139-3147 https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/