Heidi (Burkert) Crumble, 77, of Hutchinson, Kansas, went from labor to reward on March 12, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Heidi was born on July 30, 1947, in Viernheim Hessen, Germany, she was the daughter of George Harris Sr. and Marianne (Burkert) Harris.
One of Heidi’s great accomplishments was receiving her American citizenship on October 27th, 1977. Heidi retired from Rainbow bakery as a bread foreman. She was a devoted and loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother (Oma), great grandmother (Big Oma) and friend. Heidi was one of a kind, never knowing a stranger, everyone knew her as “Mom” or “Oma.”
Heidi accepted the Lord as her savior. She stood on her faith and loved the Lord. She was a member of New Resurrection Church where she loved testifying about God’s Grace and Mercy. She felt the power of God’s Mercy and would say “I got Cancer, Cancer don’t got me and God got me!” Heidi sang in the choir, where she would solo “Ride out your storm”. She loved to praise and worship. Throughout Heidi's life she always attended church to include Ward Chapel AME, Junction City, KS, Second Baptist Church, Bethel AME Church, Macedonia MBC, Hutchinson, KS.
Heidi loved to go to the Family Bingo where she supported her Broncos gear in lieu of that red and yellow stuff. She loved to travel with her group of friends (The Golden Girl) making lasting memories and frequent stops along the way at the casinos. Heidi and The Golden Girls traveled to Albuquerque, NM; Tulsa, OK; Little Rock, AK; Memphis, TN; Kansas City; Houston and Galveston TX just to name a few. Heidi was known for not being afraid to get on the dance floor and shaking a leg. Heidi enjoyed reading, camping, crocheting and knitting. She would watch videos to learn new patterns. She loved to bring a touch of Germany to the plates of her family with German dishes. She was known for her German Cheesecake, and Rouladen. Throughout her life she lived in Colorado Springs, CO, and Junction City, KS before calling Hutchinson her home. With all the things she loved, her first love was her family. Heidi cherished her family and would stand up for them right or wrong (she had your back!!!). Heidi loved life and she would tell it like it was, she did not bite her tongue.
Heidi is survived by her children, Werner George Robert Burkert of Hutchinson, KS, Issac Herman Angleo Pettway of Colorado Springs, CO, JoAnn Pettway-Fields of Katy, TX, Rev. Charles R. “Candy” Crumble Sr, (Stacy) of Hutchinson, KS, Cookie Marianne Crumble-Presberry (Kammi) of Jefferson City, MO; sisters, Ursula Rice (CO), Elizabeth Webb (CA); brother, Michael Harris (Diane) (CO); grandchildren, King Pettway, Jazztenya Vann, Victoria Slaughter, Alphonso Fields, Charles “Chucc” Crumble Jr. (Jessica), Cheyenne Carter, Jordan Leffel, Fauntella Mae Crumble, Kiera Bennett, Gabriella Hardy, Clara Elizebeth Ann Crumble, Charles J. Jamahl “CJ” Crumble, Charles E.E.“Seven” Crumble, Charles M. Monroe “Red” Crumble, Charles Harris Hunter Crumble, Mikk-i Morris (Dameitrik), Malik Gordon, Essence Christian, Larry Driver, and Heidi Driver; great grandchildren, Keith, Keilani, Iakeya, Avah, Si’Rye, Isaiah, Alaylah, Masala, Rhea, Ava, King, JayAnn, Kahili, Amina, Amar, Adrem, Amira, Zea’Qwon, niece and nephews; extended family; children, Monroe “Pepper” Crumble III, Valerie Crumble, Kimberly Crumble-Peter (John), Norma Crumble all of MN, Stacey Eugene Raine (IL), Amy Mahlow (Germany); sisters-n-law; Catherine Scott (GA), Constance (David) DeYoung (CO) and Dottie Crumble (MO).
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bernhart Harris; her spouses, Herman Pettway, Buddy Alexander, Monroe “Pepi” Crumble Jr.; her cousin, Mildred Harness; and extended daughter, Jane Crumble.
Visitation will be held at New Resurrection Church, 1001 East 3rd, Hutchinson, KS on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family present. Funeral services will be held at
11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 East 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS. Come and celebrate Heidi’s legacy, colors will be white and blue. Heidi will be laid to rest beside Monroe “Pepi” Crumble Jr. at Highland Cemetery, Junction City, KS at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to New Resurrection Church (CashApp $NewRes) and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.