Obituary: Jonathon “Jon” David Crary

Jonathon “Jon” David Crary, 54, of Hillpoint passed away on December 22, 2022 at his home.

Jon was born on April 9, 1968 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin to Peggy and Terry Crary. Jon was born a little premature and was so tiny his mom would say he could fit in a shoebox when they brought him home. Although small, he was mighty. Jon grew up on a dairy farm and was a hard worker, although as a kid he hated the early morning hours and was always a challenge to get out of bed. Jon loved to operate the farm machinery. One of his greatest joys was working the land and being on a tractor.

Jon attended and graduated from Weston High School. Jon was a three sport varsity athlete, football, basketball and baseball. He was awarded all-conference as running back his senior year in football. During his time in high school, he developed a lifelong friendship with his coach and mentor, Larry Villard. Besides sports, Jon loved cars. During high school, Jon restored a 1972 Cutlass Supreme. He was so proud of his car.

Jon married the love of his life, Donna Astle, in 1992 and through this union, they had two beautiful boys, Kole and Kory. Jon and Donna bought one of the Crary family farms and set about raising a family and making a life. In addition to running the farm, Jon owned and operated a successful trucking business hauling gravel from the farm’s quarry.

Jon is survived by his parents, Peggy and Terry Crary of Hillpoint; sons, Kole Crary (Abi Knuth) of Hillpoint and Kory Crary (Jenna Hanson) of Hillpoint; girlfriend, Marcia Klingbeil of Hillpoint; sisters, Jackie (Dennis) Glassburn of Waunakee, Denise (Kris) Parrish of Vermilion, Ohio, Julie (Adam) Maslowski of Oshkosh; brothers, Dan (Donna) Crary of Reedsburg and Josh (Lindsay) Crary of Hillpoint; 6 nieces, 7 nephews, one grandbaby on the way and many other relatives and friends.

At Jon’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Jon’s ashes will be spread on the land he loved. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a celebration of life is scheduled.