Burdette Crowder Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Burdette Crowder of Nebo, Illinois. Burdette, born on March 16, 1940, passed away on November 10, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chester Cleveland Crowder and Mary Lucille Wintjen Crowder of Pleasant Hill, Illinois.; his siblings, Paul Cleveland "Jack" Crowder and Hilda Crowder Douglas; his children, Loren Lee Crowder and Lori Crowder Petricka; his son-in-law David Petricka; his son Larry Crowder; his son-in-law Charlie Goewey; and his grandchildren, Melissa Crowder and Alexander Crowder.
He is survived by: his wife Jill McKinnon Crowder; his daughters, Amanda Crowder Goewey of Nebo and Lisa Smith (Kent) of Pittsfield; his nephew George DeCamp of Rockport; his close friend C. G.; and his grandchildren, Amber Crowder of Pleasant Hill, Britney Petricka Barnes (James) of Pleasant Hill, Alicia Crowder Miller (Damon) of Pleasant Hill, Brandi Petricka of Indiana, Brianne Miller (Josh) of Pleasant Hill, Adam Crowder of Pleasant Hill, Timothy Wombles (Summer) of Quincy, Brett Ellison (Shelby) of Quincy and Nicole Smith (Shon) of Griggsville. He is also survived by 26 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Crescent Heights Cemetery (3 Cres Heights Dr, Pleasant Hill, IL 62366).
Memorials may be made to the family or to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.
