(1935 - 2022)
Gerald was a mechanic and he owned his own garage for many years. He also worked in the woods as a forester.During his free time he liked to keep busy so he took up woodworking as a hobby.He carved birds and small animals, which he then placed on ornately turned bases, and displayed them in a small "museum" that he had built in his back yard. He also constructed several large whirlygigs that he placed in his front yard. Although initially reluctant to sell any of his work, Gerald did part with a few pieces occasionally.In addition to his birds and small animal carvings, Croft made several 18-wheelers and he also completed a set of working model farm implements, completely of wood, with no nails or metal parts.
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