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Stephen H. Crouse, 70, of Tanglewood Manor, died Nov. 26, 2020, at UPMC Chautauqua.
Steve was born Oct. 7, 1950, in Steamburg, N.Y., the second youngest of the nine children of the late Carl and Alma Nephew Crouse.
After graduating from Salamanca High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, becoming a paratrooper.
For his service in Viet-nam, Steve was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (second medal with four campaign stars), Army Award, two Air Medals, Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for Heroism in Ground Combat.
After his honorable discharge, Steve worked at Bush Industries in accounts payable, and earned an as-sociate degree in business administration from James-town Community College.
A resident of Tangle-wood Manor for 16 years, he was a pool and shuffle-board champion, resident of the month, and fitness per-son of the month. Many thanks to the Tanglewood staff for his wonderful care over the years, especially Shannon Carnahan and JoAnn Roberts.
Steve won first place "bike" in the 2009 "Loop the Lake" event, and was a big Buffalo Bills fan.
He was an enrolled ci-tizen of the Seneca Nation of Indians and a member of the Beaver Clan.
Steve is survived by his daughter, Tasha LeeAnn Crouse; brothers: Ronald Crouse and Edwin Crouse; and sisters, Maxine Dowler, Terri John, and Stephanie Witherite.
He was predeceased by his parents: and three sis-ters: Carol Fiebelkorn, Phoebe Crouse and Carla Wheeler.
There will be no services or visitation. Inurnment will be in Bunker Hill Seneca Nation Cemetery in Steamburg.
To leave a condolence, please visit www.lind funeralhome.com.