Arnold D. Crowe, age 73 of Lowden, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2013 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 1:30 P.M at Chapman Funeral Home in Clarence with Father William Kneemiller officiating. Burial will follow at the Lowden Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 5, 2013 from 4-7 P.M at Chapman's in Clarence as well as the day of the service from 12:30 P.M until service time. Arnold was born on December 23, 1939 to Albert and Avis (Pickeral) Crowe in Birmingham, Iowa. He married Bettie Allen on January 9, 1962 in Sigourney, Iowa. Arnold loved trucking and helping friends farm during harvest time. Boating, camping, and waterskiing were the core of his life up until the mid 90's. He was very attached to his dogs, would help complete strangers and had a great personality. He is survived by his wife, Bettie; son, Quentin (Elaine) of North Branch, MN.; daughter, Dee Schroeder of Stanwood; grandchildren, Kayli & Kyle Crowe and Andrew & Amy Schroeder; great grandchild, Trey Johnson; brother, Harold Crowe of Maryland; and sisters, Alberta of Oskaloosa, Marlene of Winterset, and Joan of Oskaloosa. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn; and brother, Maurice.