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Craig Lee Partusch, 52, of San Angelo, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 22, 2015 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born Wednesday, September 26, 1962 in San Angelo. Craig, also known as "Mr. Gadget" owned and operated Precision Data Com for the past 15 years. He was a San Angelo native and proud to serve his community. He was active in numerous organizations and projects including San Angelo Restaurant Association, Spring Chicken Affair, Taste of San Angelo, West Texas Rehab, San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Showdown in San Angelo, to name a few. Craig married Marcy on June 11, 2005 in San Angelo. He was a member of Lakeview Bible Church. Craig enjoyed life through golfing, hunting, and skiing as well as in giving back to those he loved. He was not just your friend; he became your "brother". Craig was known as a practical joker who was a perfectionist. One of his greatest passions was enjoyed by countless people every year as they drove by and stopped to admire and listen to his Christmas light display that was set to music. It was just one more way he gave to those around him. Craig's independent spirit and loving nature will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard and Gertrude Partusch, and Theodore and Mary Spencer.
Visitation will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2015 in the Immanuel Baptist Church, 90 East 14th Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903 with Pastor Scooter McCurdy officiating. Ronnie Thiers, Jerrod Clements, Blake Burchard, Ken Schlaudt, Doyle Allen, Josh Murell , and Paul Turner will serve as pallbearers. John Conn, Corky Soloman, John Sefcik, Jeffrey Cuellar, Matt Turner, and Larry Teague will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Paint Creek Cemetery near Robert Lee.Special thanks to Dr. David Cummings, Clint Lasiter, and Stephen Coats, Hospice Nurse, Pam Murphy, Special Nurse, Taylor Niblett, and family friends, Suzy Watson, Wendy Allen, and "Doc" Blake Burchard.
Survivors include his wife, Marcy Partusch; daughters, Shayla Kay Partusch and Lauren Lee Partusch; step-son, Jared Drew; granddaughter, Kinsley Raye Dove; father, Ronald E. Partusch, Sr.; mother and step-father, Dorothy A. and John W. Arnold; brothers and sister, Ron Partusch, Jr. and wife, Rhonda, Michael E. Partusch and wife, Chae, Jill A. Umstead and husband, Bill, and Jeff Daniel Partusch and wife, Rachel; mother of his daughters, Melody Hale; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo.