Albert Crocker III
Aug. 26, 1920 - July 24, 2009
Albert Crocker III died July 24 at his home in Sonora. He was 88.
Born in Kansas City, MO., Mr. Crocker lived in Sonora for 25 years.
He was a pilot in the U.S. Navy during World War II, flying the PBY, an American flying boat, which was used to rescue downed pilots from the ocean.
He also was the chief executive officer of Corrugated Machine Manufacturing in Richmond for 21 years.
His interests included flying, aviation, fishing and cross-country skiing.
He helped build the Crocker Motorcycle, which was engineered by his father.
1940 Crocker motorcycle
The Crocker Motorcycle Co. was an American manufacturer of single-cylinder speedway racing motorcycles from 1932, powerful V-twin road motorcycles from from 1936, and the "Scootabout," one of the first modern-style motor scooters, in the late 1930s. Production ceased in 1942.
In 1999 a new corporation was formed to manufacture replica parts, and now produces complete Crockers in kit form, following the original specifications.
Albert Crocker III 
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