Ralph E. "Jake" Crowell, 80, of Brookston, died unexpectedly around 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008 in his residence. He had battled Multiple Myeloma for several years. He was born August 4, 1927 in Lafayette to the late Harry & Edith (Bowdle) Crowell and attended Battle Ground High School. Mr. Crowell was an honorably discharged World War II veteran of the United States Navy. His marriage was to Norma L. Stackhouse on July 19, 1947 in Battle Ground United Methodist Church, she survives. Mr. Crowell worked for Purdue University as a carpenter for 15 years retiring in 1992. Afterwards, he was self employed building barns, garages, gazebos and other items. He was an accomplished finish carpenter building beautiful lamps and wind chimes. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in West Lafayette. Jake enjoyed reading and his nature walks in the woods. Surviving with his wife is a son, Larry L. Crowell (fiancé: Kay Carlisle) of LaGrange, Georgia; two daughters, Janet E. Rose (husband: Louis) of Brookston and Gail D. Flack of Toledo, Ohio and a brother, Wayne F. Crowell of Delphi, Indiana. Jake loved being with his family, especially his grandson Shawn D. Flack (wife: Mindy) of Toledo, Ohio. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Interment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Cemetery, West Lafayette. Preceding him in death are one sister, 2 brothers and a son-in-law Kevan G. Flack. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and may be made during the funeral service times or mailed to the Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (765-563-3134).