Harry Noetzel
Harry Noetzel was born January 18, 1950, to Harry and Sylvia (Supolik) Noetzel in Chicago, Illinois. He died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Harry moved to Wichita, KS in 1968 to attend college. He was a graduate of Newman University. He loved to hunt, especially waterfowl, and was a life sponsor of Ducks Unlimited. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Wichita State Shockers. He retired from Southwestern Bell/ATT in 2014.
Harry is preceded by his parents and step-son, Jeffrey Epley. He is survived by wife, Judy Noetzel; daughter, Nicole (Brad) Robben, Mt. Hope, KS; step-children, Julie Atlee of Wichita, Janise Eck of Valley Center, KS, Janell Smarsh of Wichita; siblings, Dr. Robert Noetzel of Orland Park, IL, Dr. Carol Mishoulam of Schereville, IN, and Darlene Warnois of Plant City, FL; grandchildren, Katie, Kody, and Kellie Atlee, Cole, Clayton, and Courtney Epley, Paige, Abby, and Chloe Eck, Morgan Smarsh, Noah and Stetson Robben; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 3, 2023, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary; Rosary, 10:30 am, Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, both on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219 or a charity of your choice.
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I was so sorry to hear of Harry’s passing. We grew up together in the same neighborhood, went to Queen of Martyrs Grammar School and Brother Rice High School. I remember when in 1968 we were all saying goodbye to our friends that were going to college out of state and Harry was one of them. We all wondered why he was leaving to attend college in Kansas, but he was so excited to be going. Good for him, he must have loved Kansas, he never left. Another remembrance is his mother, she played the organ at church all the time, very, very nice woman. Well Harry, RIP buddy. Sorry to say but your passing brought me back to a better place and time, filled with great and endearing memories. Your friend, Mike Coleman.
I worked with Harry. I watched his service today, the part where the minister stated that a co-worker had said “you could hear Harrys smile. ” What a testimony to the nice guy he was. Harry I will miss your comments about my nature photography, You always gave me encouragement. RIP. God comfort your family. Lynn