Dwayne Crozier

A celebration of life for Dwayne will be held in Knoxville at Pierschbacher’s (corner of
Main and Harlan) on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made out to Dwayne’s family to be designated to one of his passions
at a later date.
Dwayne Crozier passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2025. Born on March
30, 1945, in Pleasantville, Iowa, Dwayne devoted his life to shaping the lives of others
through his love of sports, family, and hard work.
Dwayne began his teaching and coaching career in Winterset. He went on to coach at
Tech and North High Schools in Des Moines and later served as Athletic Director at
North. A gifted athlete in his own right, Dwayne spent time with NFL’s Houston Oilers
and Minnesota Vikings, played for the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, earned accolades
as a Golden Gloves boxing champion, earned the title of state champion in the football
throw, and was on the All-Centennial team at Morningside College. Outside of sports,
he found joy and purpose in farming and raising horses.
To those who knew him, Dwayne—affectionately known as Coach and HD—was so
much more than his achievements. He embodied strength, kindness, and loyalty,
always ready to help and encourage others. He could do just about anything—and
made others believe they could too.
Dwayne is survived by his children: Curtis Crozier and his wife Julie, and Lisa Crozier
Lepley; grandchildren Piper, Cate, Quinn, and Hunter; brother Richard Crozier and his
wife Barbara; along with his nephew, nieces, and many cousins. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Russell and Eliza Crozier; his brother Jimmy; sister Donna; and
nephew Ricky.
A memorial service will be held on Friday at 3:00 PM, followed by a celebration of life at
The Ranch. A toast in honor of Dwayne will take place at 5:00 PM.