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Steven Ray Crumpler
1958 - 2016
Steven Ray Crumpler
1958 - 2016
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Steven Crumpler Obituary
Steve graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Information Systems and played on the Razorback Football team. He was a passionate Razorback fan his entire life. Soon after graduating, Steve began working at Walmart and did so for more than 30 years. He truly loved working for Walmart. Steve was also passionate about building his castle in Castle Cove on Beaver Lake for his wife Petra Katharina Crumpler. He was eagerly awaiting the birth of his first grandchild with all his heart.
Steve is the love of Petra's life. He always told her in German: Ich liebe Dich immer (I will love you forever). And she will love him forever too. He had the best character and he was the most humble and loving man for Petra and his family.
Steve is survived by his wife Petra Katharina Crumpler of Garfield; daughter Heather Wilkerson and husband Drew (expecting Steve's first grandchild Sept 24th) of San Francisco, Cal. and Heather's mother Carol Meimerstorf; sons, Colt Crumpler of Texas, Cody Crumpler of Colorado; brothers Mark Anthony Crumpler and wife Alicia of Mobile, Ala., Michael Ray Crumpler and wife Kathey of Tumbling Shoals, Ark.; and sisters, Virginia Lynn Kelly of Rogers, and Cynthia Dianne Maupin of Heber Springs, Petra's mother Ingrid Herbertz and her sister Anja Herbertz of Hilden, Germany.
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. A celebration of Steve's life will take place at 3pm on Friday at NWACC Shewmaker Center.
The family requests that memorials in lieu of flowers be made to United Way of Northwest Arkansas online at http://unitedwaynwa.org/give/ or by mail to 100 Parkwood St., Fayetteville, AR 72745. Please indicate that your donation is in memory of Steve Crumpler, whether online or via check.
Arrangements are by Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.
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Virginia Hammond
September 26, 2016
Steve was my mentor. I am 15, and as a girl interested in an architecture or engineering career, my teacher helped me get in touch with someone in those fields, last year. We met once a month, several times and he helped me a lot. We made plans this late August to meet on September 13th. I wasn't sure why he didn't show and just found his obituary today. I would've tried to come to the service if I had known earlier. He was an amazing mentor, I'm very sorry to see him go.
Branden Williams
September 21, 2016
I got the pleasure of working with Steve as a consultant for a critical project. I loved his drive, his no-nonsense approach, and his ability to help us get to the root of big problems. He was the Mr. Wolf of Walmart in my eyes. Will be dearly missed.
Beatrix
September 19, 2016
Liebe Petra,
seit Tagen suche ich nach Worten, die ich Dir schreiben kann und es fallen mir keine ein. Es tut mir so unendlich leid, dass Du Steve verloren hast. Wir alle erinnern uns gerne an ihn. Er war ein wirklich besonderer Mensch.
Wir denken an Dich!
Björn, Alina, Nathalie, Merle und Patrick
September 18, 2016
Liebe Petra,ich empfinde tiefe Anteilnahme. Ich wünsche Dir von Herzen dass Du irgendwann das Leben wieder als lebenswert empfinden kannst.
Christian Wachter,Cologne
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September 18, 2016
Petra,
es gibt Momente wo es sehr schwer ist die richtigen Worte zu finden.
So kann ich Dir nur meine tiefe Anteilnahme ausdrücken und Dir unsere besten Wünsche in diesen schweren Sunden mit auf den Weg geben.
Wir in Deutschland denken an Dich !
Bernd Eschmann
David Dennie
September 17, 2016
I grew up with Steve and shared some great times. We hadn't seen each other in some time but I feel if we did it would have been like time never passed. We worked at the dock together and that was a good time. God speed my friend and may he hold you in his hands.
September 17, 2016
Liebe Petra,
meine tiefte Anteilnahme möchte ich Dir heute überbringen. Es ist schwer, alles im Leben zu verstehen.
Festhalten, was man nicht halten kann; begreifen wollen, was unbegreiflich ist; im Herzen tragen, was ewig ist. Hiltrud Plass-Sturm
Hiltrud Plass
September 17, 2016
Liebe Petra,
meine tiefte Anteilnahme möchte ich Dir heute überbringen. Es ist schwer, alles im Leben zu verstehen.
Festhalten, was man nicht halten kann; begreifen wollen, was unbegreiflich ist; im Herzen tragen, was ewig ist. Hiltrud Plass-Sturm
Emine Sule Serim
September 16, 2016
Petra and family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Kara Moore
September 15, 2016
Petra, you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Sandlin
September 15, 2016
Steve was a great guy and it was my pleasure to call him a friend. Steve always greeted you with a big smile and a willingness to help.
Juan Segura
September 15, 2016
I had the pleasure to work with Steve for 15+ of my career at Walmart, he exemplified our values and believes to excellence, respect and integrity. I will always remember his passion to help others, either associates in critical needs or the Children Miracle Network. He inspired many of us to live a more sustainable life and be mindful of our environment. We will keep him and Petra in our prayers.
Reiner Schaaf
September 15, 2016
In tiefer Trauer möchten wir dir liebe Petra und deiner Familie unsere herzliche Anteilnahme übersenden.
Wir denken jeden Tag an euch und können es immer noch nicht fassen, dass die groe Liebe deines Lebens auf so tragische Weise von dir gegangen ist.
In Gedenken an Steve!
Tante Mia, Kerstin, Reiner, Christian und Marina
David and Bendi Toland
September 15, 2016
Petra and Family,
I have had the honor of working with Steve much of my 20+ years at Walmart. He has been a friend and mentor. Although we crossed paths on multiple projects before he went to Germany it was then that I really started to get to know him. I don't' recall the number of times he called me at 2:00am needing help on one issue or another. The call would wake my wife and she would ask, is that Steve again? We were both ready for him to get back in the US! I remember the stories of him spending the night in the offices there and hiding from the labor authorities so he could meet an end date for a task. Steve taught us all the meaning of commitment. He would do whatever it took to deliver on his commitments, even if he had to stay wake 3 days straight to get it done, as he did for a project in Mexico just a few years ago. He was one tough guy, I don't know how he kept everything going, work, volunteering, home, etc. Steve also worked with my wife Bendi at United Way a couple of years ago. His generosity, personal sacrifice, and leadership inspired many, including me to do more for our communities, work, and family.
God bless you, the family and children of Steve. He is greatly missed by my wife and I.
Trish Casey
September 14, 2016
Many of us within ISD Canada had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years. Steve was a highly regarded and respected colleague who will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Debra Paull
September 14, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Crumpler family on such a difficult loss.
To Petra, Steve was such a special person, may the peace which comes from memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Deepest Sympathy, Debra Paull
Donna Rachlen
September 14, 2016
Steve was my manager at Wal-Mart in ISD for 6 years from1996 to 2002. I have many fond memories of him and our great Global Sourcing team - we worked hard but had fun too and were a close team - I offer my sincere condolences to Petra and his family
Marcus Weidig
September 14, 2016
Hallo Steve,
wir haben dich so in unser Herz geschlossen und hatten noch soviel vor.
Ich kann unsere Tiefer Trauer gar nicht in worte fassen .
Wir , Marcus, Sylvia und Emily vermissen dich so sehr.
Wir werden auch aus Düsseldorf, Germany an dich denken .
Petra du weisst wir werden immer für dich da sein ..... immer.
Steve du warst ein wundervoller Mensch ...... danke das ich dich kennen lernen durfte.
In Gedenken
Marcus, Sylvia Und Emily Weidig
Lucia Kugler
September 14, 2016
Steve,you are back on God's hands
Pray for comfort for Petra and Steve's family
What a legacy he left on this earth ! Wonderful man who strived to help his community and mentor those around him !
Peggy Fowler
September 13, 2016
Oh such a tragedy indeed. Steve, you were one in a million. Let's celebrate his life. God hold and comfort Petra and the family in this horrific loss.
September 13, 2016
To my cousin, you will be greatly missed
The Whitlow Family
Adele Cooper
September 13, 2016
I've worked with Petra for many years. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God helps you through this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heather's Wedding
Norm & Robin Wilkerson
September 12, 2016
Life is too short and all time is precious.
The short time we got to know Steve that enabled us to add him to our extended family was very heart warming and special.
We send our prayers and sympathy from the heart.
Lisa Davis
September 12, 2016
I knew and worked with Steve for several years. Steve will be greatly missed by so many people he has worked with over the years. May God bless you and my prayers go out to the entire family.
Heather Rustin
September 12, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Steve many times over my 18 years at Walmart. I would not be where I am in my career without his guidance and trust. He was a great man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Petra our prayers are with you and your family.
Bekki Boyd
September 12, 2016
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Steve for several years, receiving project management as well as home improvement advice from him. He was an amazingly hard worker but also knew how to have fun. I am very appreciative to have known him. Steve, you are greatly missed.
Ralph Sweatte
September 11, 2016
Our Walmart Family has suffered a great loss. Steve was a man dedicated to serving in his community. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family. He will be greatly missed, however not forgotten.
Jamie Rorie Kaffenberger
September 11, 2016
I went to high school with Steve In Heber Springs. He was a great friend, a great athlete and I have alot of good memories of those days. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by many. My prayers are with you all.
Viki McGary Moss
September 11, 2016
I went to high school with Steve and what I remember most was his sense of humor. He was so funny when it came to relating a story or adding comments. He was also a good athlete. I hate to hear this news, I hope he had a happy life.
Burt Hayes
September 10, 2016
I haven't seen Steve since I was a young boy in Heber Springs. I remember him as the first Boy Scout I knew. I was a Cub Scout at the time. He was kind, honorable, and he delighted me with magic tricks. Prayers for his family.
Heather Fair-Wu
September 10, 2016
Petra and Steve's family, I am so sorry for your loss and will always keep you in my prayers for healing. Since hearing the news last Sunday, my heart has been hurting deeply. Steve was humble, honest, engaging, and had a delightfully dry sense of humor! I will always cherish the fun times I had working with Steve on the Asia system integrations. You are and will always be greatly missed Steve! Oh Petra, I just want to hug you so hard right now. Love to you and your family.
Ling Zhu
September 10, 2016
I had the opportunity to work for Steve's project in 2009. I remember he was a good man, very fun and easy to work with, and very professional. I had a lot of respect for him. Thanks to Steve, I made many friends in Walmart during the 2 years. It's such a shock to me when I heard the sad news.
Steve, rest in peace. Sincere condolences to your family!
Ling Zhu
IBM
Cat Antill Karns
September 10, 2016
Steve, you will be missed.
Thoughts and prayers to all who have known Steve personally and professionally. I enjoyed working with Steve and his guidance was always timely and insightful. I can only imagine the countless other positive influences Steve has made on others.
We've lost a good man.
Ginny Zuckero
September 10, 2016
A good man with a good heart. So very sorry. He will be missed by many.
Sheryl Andreatta
September 10, 2016
My sweet friend. My heart hurts for you. Know that your extended family loves you very much and we are here to love you and support you in any way that you need. So sorry Petra. You and your family are in my thoughts everyday and my prayers.
Beaver Lake
David Yates
September 10, 2016
Back in God's hands. Peace be with you always!
Bobbie Aldridge
September 10, 2016
Steve and I worked together in the Euro and then in International. We went to Japan on a trip once. Steve was probably the hardest working man I've ever met - he worked hard at work and he worked hard with his family. He was a wonderful person!!! I am so so sad about his passing. Steve was amazing!!
Bobbie Aldridge, Walmart Technology
Michelle D Green
September 10, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Steve was a good man!!
Laurie Endsley
September 10, 2016
I was so sad to hear the news of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful friend in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.
Kay Jones
September 10, 2016
Had a chance to work with Steve in our international business, and have known him for a number of years. He was a champion for supporting some of our key fundraising initiatives, such as for Children's Miracle Netwrok Hospitals. He had a big heart, a generous smile, and a hearty laugh. Our Walmart family misses him already. Condolences to you, Petra, and your entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rae Prepster
September 10, 2016
Steve was my friend, mentor, confidante, boss, and sponsor. He helped me spread my wings as I'm sure he did for others. He dedicated his life to making the world just a little bit better in so many sustainable ways. He adored his wife. He supported his children. He gave his all to his company. To say he will be missed is an understatement.
Cindy Ragan
September 9, 2016
I have had the pleasure to work with Steve on the Associate Giving Program this last year. What an amazingly generous person. He often shared his opinions on giving back to the community...with time and money. He walked the talk and had a way to get others to follow his example. He will be missed.
Gavin Bailey
September 9, 2016
Petra and family, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Linda Hurt
September 9, 2016
Petra we are so sorry! Prayers to you and your family. So sorry we missed the service, had we known we would have been there.
Steve Nohl
September 9, 2016
Petra and Family. Steve was my supervisor in the early 90's and it was a pleasure to work for him. Even though we ended up in different paths in ISD, we continued as friends throughout our careers. He was a truly amazing individual and will be missed.
Steven Martin
September 9, 2016
I had the privilege to work closely with Steve over the past 6 months at Walmart. I wish it had been longer! He was a fine man with a compassionate heart who gave his ALL to everything he did. He will be sorely missed by everyone and especially his Walmart family! Steve, the lives you touched and changed while on this earth...well done!
Wanetta Morrill
September 9, 2016
Petra and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Steve in ''85 while working at WalMart. Am blessed to have called him my friend since.
Wanetta Morrill
September 9, 2016
May you touch dragonflies and stars, and talk to the moon my friend. You will be missed...
Martha Johnson
September 8, 2016
Steve was a awesome individual who live a life he loved. He was one of the first people I met 29 years ago when I came to work for Walmart. The division had a lot of fun times as he was team captain of several teams as we participated in team competitions during the early years. He was captain Kirk in our star trek skit one year for our Christmas video. Of course we won first place. He and Mark Bagwell were co-producers. Steve was truly a wonderful person and will truly be missed.
Erron Smith
September 7, 2016
Petra and family: Our sincerest condolences and prayers for comfort for all of you during this time of loss. God bless you.
John Thompson
September 7, 2016
I worked with Steve on several projects and always appreciated his sincere dedication to the success of each and every one of them. He was always considerate of other associates and will sorely be missed. My sympathies and strength to his family at this time.
Frankie Stephens
September 7, 2016
I am so so so sorry for your loss. I knew and worked with Steve for nearly 25 years. He was a special individual, and truly left his mark on the world.
Frankie Stephens
September 7, 2016
Steve was a very good man! Paul D. Harrill
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