Richard Lynn Crotzer

Richard “Rick” Lynn Crotzer of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Rick was blessed to be surrounded by his loving wife, Jennifer (O’Kane) Crotzer, along with friends and family.

Rick was born on July 3, 1967, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents Robert and Cecelia Crotzer. He was the youngest of the five Crotzer children and is remembered as a shy, but adventurous child. Rick was preceded in death by his mother and father, along with his wife Brenda (Milligan) Crotzer.

Rick was an Albuquerque native who graduated from Manzano High School in 1985. He went on to obtain his CDL and became a talented truck driver working in both New Mexico and Texas. Rick worked for Coyote Gravel Products in Albuquerque where he quickly became “family” with the men and women of the company. When not working, Rick had a passion for cooking and would be found cooking for his family and friends. In every meal he prepared, he always added his secret ingredient of LOVE to every dish he shared.

Rick leaves behind his son, Richard Crotzer Jr and daughter-in-law Cecilia Crotzer. His stepchildren, Christopher Leader, Matthew Milligan, William Milligan and Avery Milligan. His siblings, Catherine Fitzgerald and husband John, Robert Crotzer Jr, Laura Putz and husband William, and Ronald Crotzer and wife Laura.

Services will be Held:

Friday, August 09, 2024

To Begin: 

10:00 am - Celebration of Life

Services will be Held at: 

Daniels Family Funeral Services- Carlisle Chapel

Located at:

3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, 

Albuquerque, NM 87110