Director/Mgr./CCSP
Curt graduated from Fremont High School in 1983 and then continued his education at Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Junior College. Curt completed his education at Wayne State University Department of Mortuary Science, graduating in 1989 and earning his Funeral Directors License in 1990. Curt married Sandra Joy Keehl on May 21, 1988. Curt and Sandra have three children, daughters, Rachele (Eddie) Sherman and Jordan (Phil) Baah-Sackey, and son, Calvin (Kiley) Crandell and 3 grandchildren. Curt is a 4th generation funeral director in Newaygo County following in his great grandfather's, grandfather's, and father's footsteps to serve the communities of West Michigan. Curt received the Michigan Funeral Directors "25 Year License Award" in May 2015 at the annual Michigan Funeral Directors Convention.
Telephone: 1-231-924-0800
Director/Mgr./CCSP
Scott graduated from Fremont High School in 1981 and then from Alma College in 1985 earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. Scott later attended Wayne State University Department of Mortuary Science in Detroit, graduating in 1991 and earning his Funeral Directors License in 1992. Scott married Elizabeth Suzanne Bartlett in 1991 and currently lives in Fremont. Scott & Elizabeth have two children Olivia Marie and Zachary Anderson. They are members of the Fremont United Methodist Church where Scott plays and sings in the Praise Band. Scott is a member of the Fremont Rotary Club and the Hesperia-Arcana Lodge No. 346 F & A.M. Scott is a 4rd generation funeral director in Newaygo County following in his grandfather's, and father's footsteps to serve the communities of West Michigan. Scott received the Michigan Funeral Directors "25 Year License Award" in May 2016 at the annual Michigan Funeral Directors Convention.
Telephone: 1-231-924-0800
Office Manager
Jordyn graduated from Holton High School in 2013. Jordyn
married Jacob Wagenmaker on October 3, 2020, and they have two children.
Daughters Zoey Jane, and Maizey Rae. Jordyn has been employed at Crandell Funeral
Home since December 2023. When not
working she enjoys camping, spending time with her family, reading, and
watching movies.
Telephone: 1-231-924-0800
Deceased
Richard Crandell passed away on February 9, 2018 but his biography is still listed below.Richard graduated from Fremont High School in 1957 and attended Albion College for two years before transferring to and graduating from Wayne State University in Detroit with his Funeral Directors License in 1961. He married Phyllis Joan Witte and they have three children Scott, Curt, and Julie. Richard is a third generation Funeral Director, following in his father's footsteps, Jack A. Crandell who passed away in 1995, and his grandfather's, Richard A. Crandell who passed away in 1927. Richard & Phyllis currently live in Fremont and are members of the Fremont United Methodist Church. Richard is currently retired from the family business operation. Richard received the Michigan Funeral Directors "50 Year License Award" in May 2011 at the annual Michigan Funeral Directors Convention.
Telephone: 1-231-924-0800
Funeral Attendent
Zachary is the son of Scott A. Crandell. Zachary graduated from Fremont High School and also graduated from Muskegon Community College. He has worked at the Crandell Funeral Home since 2015 and serves in various capacities at the funeral home.
Telephone: 1-231-924-0800