Carol Ann Walterbach

Carol Ann Walterbach, gave her last breath July 3, 2021, at the age of 79, after a courageous battle with cancer. Even though she is not with us on this earth anymore, we will forever remember her contagious smile and sweet, loving nature. “But our homeland is in heaven, where our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, is; and we are looking forward to his return from there.” Philippians 3:20. Carol was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, and lived in many different cities with her family on her route to the Midwest, landing in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for 40 years. She had just recently moved back to Wichita to be close to family. Carol was the oldest of five children. Her parents, Arnold and Marian, and sister, Sandra Lein, preceded her in death. Carol is survived by her siblings, Karen Lungwitz (Leon), James Lein (Linda) and Christine Clemons (Tracy), along with many nieces and nephews. Carol was a loyal friend and sister. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, staying active through running and walking, loved family trips especially to the beach, and had an eye for fashion. She was devoted to her career and made friends wherever she went. Carol was quite witty, kindhearted, and always had a natural laugh and smile. She had a genuine interest about what was going on with others and loved to hear about all the activities of her nieces and nephews. The simple things in life brought her joy such as the beauty of nature around her, a glass of wine, or a deal on a new pair of shoes. Carol was passionate about life, and she lived that each day. A service will be held in her honor at 10:30 a.m., on July 12, 2021, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 842 N. Tyler Rd., Wichita, Kansas. She will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas, near her parents.