Ann Irene Crownhart age 70 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday March 26, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul.

Ann was born June 9, 1945 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Bernard J. and Lorretta M. (Block) Bennett.  She attended Eagle School, a one room school house and graduated from Elmwood High School in Elmwood, WI in 1963.  Ann worked at Strauss Knitting Mills, TPT Channel 2, and retired in 2007 from the Science Museum of Minnesota.  Ann was a snowbird and enjoyed spending the winter at her home in Green Valley, AZ with a beautiful view of the Santa Rita Mountains.  She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time with family and friends.

Ann is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bart, daughters Kimberley (Richard) Ice of St. Paul, MN and Kelly (Anthony) Zantua of Woodbury, MN, a grandson Cory Franzmeier, granddaughter, Lauren Zantua, great granddaughter, Peyton Franzmeier; three brothers, Gilbert (Helen) Bennett of Rice Lake, WI, Russell (Rita) Bennett of Wausau, WI and Larry Bennett of New Richmond, WI,  two sisters, Jean (Lon) Johnson of Durand, WI and Judy Bennett of Elmwood, WI,  several nieces, nephews other family and friends.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday April 2, 2016 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Elmwood.  Burial will be at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery-Farm Hill, rural Elmwood.

Condolences

1. Mary Jo Lechner April 2, 2016, at 4:04pm

   Bart, I was so sad to hear about Ann. My sympathy goes out to you and your family. I remember so many laughs we all had when you guys would stop and stay at the cabin with us. She will be missed but we have so many great memories. Mary Jo Lechner

2. Virginia and Wayne April 1, 2016, at 10:07pm

   Bart and family. Our thoughts are with you today in memory of Ann.

3. Lenny Howard April 1, 2016, at 5:46pm

   Bart, We were so saddened to hear of Ann's passing.Our sympathy goes out to you and the family. Take care and God Bless. Bill and Lenny Howard

4. Lonavern Johnson April 1, 2016, at 4:48pm

   Bart, thinking of you at this saddest of times. Our sympathy to you and your family. Lonavern & Jim Johnson

5. Gloria Struck and family April 1, 2016, at 3:31am

   We are so sorry for your loss. Ann will be missed by many and the stories that always had to tell.
   Gloria (Stuart) Struck and family

6. Nick Franzmeier March 31, 2016, at 1:02pm

   To those from this great family I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Ann, Grandma Ann and Mom as a strong wonderful woman who raised two wonderful women as well. And to her best friend Bart my deepest condolences. She will truly be missed Love and respect to all

7. matt and cindy meyers March 31, 2016, at 12:35pm

   Bart,Our deepest sympathy,we will always remember the good times we had!

   Matt and Cindy Meyers

8. Bob and Jan Buesing March 30, 2016, at 6:31pm

   Bart,
   Our sympathy to you at this time, so sorry for your loss.
   Bob and Jan

9. Helen Colburn March 30, 2016, at 9:34am

   Kim, Kelly, Bart and family, I am so sorry to foe your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy to you all. RIP Ann. God Bless all. Jerry & Helen Colburn

10. Dorothy Robole Lacefield March 29, 2016, at 11:01am

    Dear Bart and family so sorry to hear about Ann So many memories playing bumper pool in the basement at her house seems like we were always at the house when we were in high school We had so much fun and made lots on memories She always seemed to make it to the Robole family reunions so glad I got to see her at our class reunion we got a chance to talk alittle about what was happening in our lives take care of yourself you guys were always together as far back as I can remember and I know there will be a big void in your life sending my love and condolences

11. Jack beedle March 29, 2016, at 10:01am

    Rest in peace ann you have left a great legacey you will always be remembered

12. Cindi Cobb Dickens March 29, 2016, at 8:10am

    Kim, my heart goes out to you as well as Bart, Kelly and Cory and Lorain..just know...that your mom isn't in any pain. And know your mom and Anita are looking out for all of us...I Love You Kim. If you need anything let me know.

13. Roberta and Don Leake March 28, 2016, at 10:42pm

    Bart, we are SO sorry for your loss. We have such good memories of our winters in Arizona. Ann was a wonderful person and we loved her humor... she was always so happy and so much fun to be around. We have wonderful memories of her. Please know that we share your sorrow, we are praying for you and your family.

14. Hank and Mary Baier March 28, 2016, at 7:46pm

    Bart, We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you in this troubled time. You lost a good woman. Hank and Mary

15. Virginia Spence March 28, 2016, at 5:16pm

    We are so sorry for your loss Bart. Share our condolence with the rest of the families. Love always.

16. Grace 'Thorndal' Steinberg March 28, 2016, at 2:33pm

    Cory and Bart, I'm sorry to hear of Ann's passing. As our neighbors for so many years, I remember her very distinctive voice and laugh. From my house next door, I watched her wAlk inside from her car and hang laundry in the backyard, countless times. Although I didn't know her very well, i knew she really loved Cory and Bart. You have my deepest sympathies.

17. Shannon McCarthy Luoma March 28, 2016, at 1:28pm

    Bart, Kim and Kelly

    I am so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. It's just hard to take in as it all happened so fast. I have so many memories of our times together, Bart. Ann made me laugh so often and so much. She talked tough sometimes but she had a heart of gold. Hold on to your good memories. You were a great couple! I'm glad you had so many good years as husband and wife. My love to you and your family.

18. Dick & Jean (Crownhart) Zeithaml March 28, 2016, at 1:09pm

    Bart & family--You have our deepest sympathy upon the loss of Ann and we share in your sorrow. She could always make us laugh with a one-liner and that's how we'll remember her. We will miss her dearly and can't imagine the depth of your sorrow.

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