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William Crouch Obituary

William E. Crouch, III Charleston - William E. Crouch, III, M.D., 72, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Rosalie Kelsey Crouch, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 18, 2015. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 in Grace Episcopal Church, 98 Wentworth Street at 3:00 p.m. Entombment, Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. William was born July 31, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of William Ellsworth Crouch, Jr. and Mary Hopkins Crouch. He received degrees from Indian Springs Preparatory School, Princeton University and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He specialized in cardiology and was in private practice in Charleston, SC. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. As a change bell ringer, he was elected to the Royal Society of Cumberland Youths. His special interests were sailing and bird watching. He is survived by his wife, Rosalie of Charleston, SC; daughter, Katie Crouch (Peter Orner) of San Francisco, CA; son, Richard (Heather) W. Crouch of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, William Crouch, Kelsey Crouch, and Phoebe Crouch Orner; and sister, Patricia Crouch Miyamoto of Pittsburgh, PA. Memorials may be made to Grace Episcopal Church Bell Fund, 98 Wentworth Street Charleston, SC 29401 or Pet Helpers,1447 Folly Road James Island, SC 29412. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2015.

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Robin Seabrook

August 24, 2015

Rosalie, I am so sorry! My prayers are with you and your family. He was one heck of a ringer and will be sorely missed!

August 23, 2015

He was a gentle and caring physician and will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace with Christ.

Cheryl Allen

M. Elaine Proctor

August 22, 2015

My deepest sympathy. Having known Biil for many years, I know he has Heaven happy. Sending prayers. May God Bless.

Ford and Betty Rivers

August 21, 2015

With our deepest sympathy,



With our deepest sympathy,

Ford and Betty Rivers

August 21, 2015

Rosalie, Katie and Richard, We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Maria, John, Paul and Elizabeth Buse

Rosa Lee Fergerson, and Georgia Shuler

August 21, 2015

We offer condolences to the Crouch family on the death of Dr. William Crouch, III. We were former patients and appreciate the care and compassion he showed us during our time in his care. He was so genuine and easy to talk to. We pray that you will find peace and comfort in God and the memories you shared as you mourn his death. You have our deepest sympathy. May he rest in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ryan Deussing

August 19, 2015

Katie I'm sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences.

Ruth Padgett RN

August 19, 2015

I have many fond memories of working with Dr. Crouch. May he rest in God's eternal peace.

Carl Millford

August 19, 2015

Rosalie and Katie and Richard, Love and prayers remembering a man who befriended everyone-what a gift!!!

Love, Carl.

Rita and Mike Wagoner

August 19, 2015

Richard, so sorry to hear of your father's death. Mike and I are praying for you, Heather and the children as well as your Mother and other family members. You are like another one of my sons. I pray for God to bless you all in this difficult time.

margaret lawhorne

August 19, 2015

Heather and RIchard, sorry for the lost of your loved one, my prayers are with you.

Mary Platt

August 19, 2015

So Sorry, Glad to have known him. He will be missed.

August 19, 2015

Deepest condolences Rosalee,wishing you God's Peace. Danny

August 19, 2015

He will be sadly missed by friends and family. We are thinking Rosalie and her family at this sad time. Paul & Ruth Curtis

Eamonn Duke

August 19, 2015

I've lost a wonderful friend.Thinking of you Rosie, Eamonn.

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