Kurt Robert Waterson
December 12, 1960 ~ July 21, 2022
Kurt Robert Waterson, 61, died Thursday, July 21, 2022. Kurt was born December 12, 1960 in Wichita, KS. At a young age, Kurt had a passion for basketball and became a talented scorer being awarded “Mr. Iddy Biddy” in the Biddy Basketball League, playing in high school and church league, and also playing at Butler County Community College. He graduated high school from West High and earned and Associates Degree in Business from Wichita State University. Kurt worked in the produce department at several Dillions stores throughout Wichita. He was a loving father of three children with his former wife Suzie (Elpers). At the age of 29, Kurt beat all the odds surviving a brain tumor resulting from melanoma skin cancer. Although his health was significantly changed for the rest of his life, Kurt was always a fighter and continued raising his family with his children attending St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and School as well as Bishop Carroll High School. Kurt coached his kids in their early years and loved being involved in and attending all their activities growing up including swimming, scouts, camping, fishing, baseball, basketball, football, volleyball and track. He enjoyed watching college and professional sports (especially basketball and baseball) and also exchanging comedy movie lines with his children and friends. In the later years of his life, Kurt loved getting to know his six grandchildren. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 28, 2022, Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Friday, July 29, 2022, both at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Graveside Service, 2:00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2022, at Benton (KS) Cemetery. Preceded in death by his sister, Kim Steiner. Survived by his sons, Adam (Laura) Waterson of Wichita, KS, Ryan (Sarah) Waterson of Wichita, KS; daughter, Sarah (Caleb) Edelman of Wichita, KS; father, Robert Joseph (Donna) Waterson of Wichita, KS; mother, Karen Ann (Neal) Tjaden of Clearwater, KS; Suzie (Patrick) Blasi of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Clara, Ella, Annie, Oscar, Paisley, Tilly. Memorials have been established with: Interim Healthcare of Wichita, 9920 E. Harry St., Wichita, KS 67207 and St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205.
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Kurt loved his family and sports and He endured a painful health issue for many years. God has prepared a home in heaven with no more pain for him and we will meet again in Heaven, Blessing and Love to all the family and caregivers. Nancy Bertram Ford
While I did not personally know Kurt, I have had the privilege to work with his Son Adam over the last decade. In reading Kurt’s life story is obvious as to where Adam got his love of sports. I want to share my condolences to the Waterson family. Carmen Andreoli
To Adam and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He sounded like a wonderful dad and grandfather. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. ~Ann Glosny
Suzie and family, So sorry to learn of Kurt’s passing. Kurt and I first met when we both worked at Watson Park over the summer…way back in the day. We certainly shared a mutual passion for the sport of Basketball. While we’ve lived away from Wichita for a number of years now, I fondly recall Kurt’s friendship. Thoughts and prayers. Steve and Jackie Wilson
Kurt was a good friend of my brother and family. He picked out produce for me when he worked at Dillon’s, and I remember him as a cheerful and friendly guy. My condolences to the family.