Russel Joseph Crager

December 9, 1942 - April 19, 2021
Russel Joseph Crager

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Russel Joseph Crager, age 78 of Wilmington, NC, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home. He had recently moved to Wilmington from Pennsylvania.

Russel was born in Abington, PA on December 9, 1942 to the late Russel H. Crager and Edith Gehrin.

Russel spent most of his life in automotive sales. He could usually be found talking with someone about cars or working on his own personal interest in ’64 Fords. He loved God and his family greatly.

Russel is survived by his son Russel Crager and wife Becky, daughter Elizabeth Crager and husband Rob Pelszynski, and grandchildren Carley, Nathan, and Jake. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Noel Crager and brother, Dillon Crager.

No services are planned at this time.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-9099


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