Obituary EAST PEORIA-Jerry D. Crump, 67, of East Peoria, IL, died at 7:20 pm Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at his home. Born on June 28, 1943 in Bloomington, IL to Myrle H. and Louise Julia Winkleman Crump, he married Janelle Naffziger Fiene on August 24, 1989 in Maui, HI. She survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Laci Fiene of Iowa City, IA and Valerie Stumpf Jarrett of Chattanooga, TN; 1 sister, Nancy Sedarat of San Antonio, TX; 3 brothers, Jack (Margaret) Crump of Jacksonville, IL, Randy (Brenda) Crump of Eureka, IL, Rev. Dr. Steve Crump of Baton Rouge, LA; 1 grandson, Colton Fiene; 2 granddaughters, Erin and Amanda Jarrett and 5 great-grandchildren, Kristofer, Katrina, Elizabeth, Theresa, and David. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jerry completed his education with a Bachelor of Science degree at Illinois State University in 1965 and a Masters in Education at University of Illinois in 1967. He began teaching agriculture and then was in banking for a while. In 1971, he took a job with Farm Business Farm Management. He worked with farmers; specializing in accounting, taxes and estate settlements. Jerry became an Enrolled Agent in 1997. He retired from F.B.F.M. in 2005 and became self-employed until Fall of 2010. Jerry bought his first piece of farm land in 1977 and began farming which grew to be his life-long passion. His other passions included mentoring and running. He truly loved to run and participated in many 5k and 10k's in the area, winning numerous awards. Jerry was also a marathon runner. He ran the Boston Marathon twice and 16 other marathons, including two 50 mile ultras across the USA. Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of his life will be at 11 am Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd, Peoria. Rev. Dr. Steve Crump and Rev. Michael Brown will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in East Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Visitation JAN 15. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Universalist Unitarian Church 3000 W. Richwoods Boulevard Peoria, IL, US Service JAN 15. 11:00 AM Universalist Unitarian Church 3000 W. Richwoods Boulevard Peoria, IL, US