Al Crancer, Jr., 85 of Moraga, CA, passed away July 22, 2019, at La Mesa Healthcare Nursing Facility in La Mesa, CA after a short illness, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born in Crestwood, MO on November 17, 1933.

He is survived by his loving wife, Esperanza "Espy", of 49 years, children, Alan Crancer of Little Rock, AR, Stephen (Michelle) Crancer of Rector, AR, Blake (Julie Ann) Crancer of Walnut Creek, CA, Sherman (Catherine) Crancer of San Juan Capistrano, CA, and Richard (Kasey) Crancer of Santee, CA, brothers Donald (Judy) Crancer of St. Louis, MO, Jerry (Gayle) Crancer of St. Louis, MO, Henry (Miriam) Schneiderheinze of St. Louis, MO, sister, Debbie (Larry) Weiss of St. Louis, MO, and half-sister, Susan Wilder, of St. Louis, MO.  In addition, Al leaves behind his beloved grandchildren, Cora, Emma, Grace, Gianna, Grayson, Hayden, Landen, Lily, Marla, Nathan, Ryan, Sydney, and one great-grandchild, Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his father, Al Crancer Sr. of St. Louis, MO, mother "Mickey" Theresa Schneiderheinze Crancer of St. Louis MO, biological mother, Edna Cranford Forward of St. Louis MO, daughter, Dominique Brooks of Seattle WA, and brother, Dale Crancer of Kansas City, KS.

Al graduated from Kirkwood High School, Kirkwood, Mo and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR on a wrestling scholarship where he won several national meets in his weight class. He was a member of ROTC and the A-State Letterman's Club and graduated with a degree in business. He continued his education by earning a Master's degree in Statistics from American University, Washington, DC.

He begin his 40+ year career as a captain in the US Army, then worked for the federal government at the Department of Agricultural, Central Intelligent Agency (CIA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). He has published numerous research articles published in various journals including Science, Journal of the American Medical Association, and the American Journal of Psychiatry and has US Patents. Following his retirement, he started Crancer and Associates, a research firm that conducted statistical research and analyses in traffic safety issues, additionally he was well known national for his articles on Marijuana and its effect on drivers.

Tennis was a big part of Al's life and he won numerous tennis tournaments in his age bracket. It was only within the last year after a minor heart attack following a tournament that he retired his racket and quit playing.

There will be a family memorial service at a later date. Al was a Methodist. In lieu of flowers this life-long Republican asked that donations be made to the Donald Trump 2020 Reelection Committee. The family wishes to thank all the doctors/nurses and staff at Scripps in San Diego and at La Mesa Healthcare Nursing Facility.

Al, you will be greatly missed.