Frederick “Fritz” Crang, of  Santa Barbara, CA, formerly of Clinton, IL, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on April 27th, 2025.  The son of Francis B. Crang, Sr. and Edna (Overy) Crang-Griffin.  

He was born April 24th, 1935 in the small farm town of Clinton, IL. He grew upraising cows, bailing hay, and playing sports for Clinton HS. He then went on to college at University of Illinois graduating with a degree engineering while also taking part in ROTC, and quickly headed west to CA to lay his roots.  

He met his first wife Marilyn Skiingin Tahoe and upon getting a job with South Coast Business Machines they settled in Santa Barbara in the early 60’s where he resided for the rest of his life. Fritz became active in the Rotary Club and helped start the local YFL where he was greatly involved with the boys basketball team. He had a passion for youth sports and coached many teams in town. He was a constant tinkerer who built many things in his woodshop for others. He later went on to work for Capital Hardware where he sold and loaded lumber for many years until his retirement. Later in life on a trip to Italy he met his 2nd wife, Anna Maria Panatta. They were married June 5, 2000 in Santa Barbara, CA for 26 years until his passing. Fritz will be remembered as a loving dad during his younger years, someone with a gift for gab, and a penchant for mischief. 

He is survived by his loving wife Anna, daughter Stephanie Clark, her husband Doug and their children Terra and Noah, son Wade Crang, his wife Jill, and their children Alana, Camryn, and Mason.

Graveside services will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Kenney Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com