Christian Albert Vierthaler, 37, Maintenance Technician for the YMCA, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary, with internment immediately following at Calvery Cemetery at 11:30.
Christian achieved an Associate’s degree from Butler Community College. Christian loved sports. His favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and University of North Carolina Tarheels. Christian visited UNC, making a wish at the UNC “Old Well” and met the team that he loved so much. He was made an honorary “tarheel teammate #44” under Coach Matt Doherty. Christian achieved many great things in his lifetime and touched many individuals along the way. He fought a long, hard battle over the years until God called him home to rest.
Christian is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert A. Vierthaler and Bonita “June” Vierthaler (Paternal), Charles Bolton and Lucy Bolton (Maternal); and Shelby D. Vierthaler (Uncle). He is survived by his father and stepmother Shawn D. Vierthaler and Susan Y. Vierthaler, and mother, Ann M. Bolton; his sister Lindsey M. Vierthaler-Johnson (Nate), Stepsister Amber C. Bender (James); numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews.
Memorials have been established with; Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202, and Make-A-Wish, 13523 Barrett Parkway Drive, Suite 241, Ballwin, MO 63021.
Service in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
Services
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 8, 2025 10:00 am
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Christian Albert Vierthaler 's name.







Much love and light for your continued healing.
I didn’t know you but I’m a neighbor of your mom. She was so proud of you in all you had accomplished. You’ve not gone far as you are now her angel.
Angel, 😇 I love this! ❤️ Ann Bolton
Thank you for your continued heartfelt prayers Ann Bolton
Thank you Chris, I feel your loving prayers for Christian and family 💕🙏 Ann Bolton
Your friends,
Kenneth and Melodie Kelsey
Melodie & Kenneth, So many years you have wrapped Christian and Lindsey up in your heart imbued prayers. I will always be grateful 🙏❤️ and appreciate your continued prayers. Angels Love & Light , Always Ann Bolton
RIP my dear friend. You were an awesome light while you were here on Earth now you’re going to be an amazing Angel.
Dearest Jo, Amazing Angel indeed! Christian was already an earth Angel 😇 I can not express how grateful your warmth, loving prayers help Christian all these many years. Devoted prayers, I found your St. Jude holy card in his chair ❤️ Love & Light and Peace in Jesus Christ arms 🙏❤️. Blessings, Ann Bolton
He was our joker of the group,he always made me laugh, I love ❤️ him dearly he will always be in my heart ❤️, God bless you Christian
We will see you on the other side ,I
love you buddy.
AUNT Diana
Ellen & family, Christian is in Jesus Christ arms resting in Peace & Love. Both our Moms & Dads & Grandparents are celebrating with Christian, if they can manage to maneuver all the Fur Baby Pets 🐕 😺 🐟 🐢 🐇 . I can’t express the Thankfulness in my heart for all of your prayers support over the years. Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
Shawn – condolences on your loss -Tom O’Hare
Thank you Tom.
Jenny, Christian is without suffering and pain no longer. I know Christian is in Jesus Christ arms. Appreciate you loving prayers and support and pray 🙏 for your Miss Due. Pepper 🐾 is with Christian too 💕 Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
Christian will be missed dearly by our family, he and my Dad talked for hours on end since I was a kid. He was a blessing to everyone and we were all lucky to have him in our lives. Praying for the family in this incredibly difficult time. ❤️
Your Dad, Larry’s friendship was the greatest gift 🎁 for Christian. We all are so grateful for the kindness, love, support Larry provided for Christian over the many years. God Bless you Larry! Thank you! Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
Ann so sorry for your loss. Marlene and I met Christian and Linsey when we made our trip to Kansas. So sorry to hear about your loss. He is in good hands now and looking down at you with a smile for all you for him. Stay strong as that is what he would want for you.
Marlene & Roger, good advice however I don’t believe any of us will ever have the strength, courage Christian exemplify each minute of every day for years. Appreciate your loving prayers for all of us. ❤️ 🙏 Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
Thinking of you, what a wonderful life you gave him, good looking young man.
Marci, So grateful for your loving prayers. Actually, Christian’s life blessed all of our lives by his example how truly to embrace each moment with strength and courage. Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton ❤️ 🙏
Maria & Ron, Appreciate all your loving prayer support over the many years. Christian knew you cared so much for him. Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton ❤️ 🙏
Thank you Maria! I replied above. You are right, so many Fur babies surrounding Christian the Angels need to make room!! 🐾 🐶 😺 Love, Ann
Kurt, Thank you so much. I know you have kept Christian in your heartfelt prayers all these years. He is with Mom & Dad now ❤️ 🙏 Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
Shawn & family- I am so sorry to hear of Christian’s passing. God bless you all at this difficult time.
Daryl, Christian indeed was pure Joy! A gift for us all. Thank you for your heartfelt prayers 🙏❤️ Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
Maria, This gives great comfort to know Jeremy and Christian are together once again ❤️ Christian always knew Jeremy never left his side. They are with Jesus Christ. Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
J’nene, what words can I find to express how much you have done for Christian and me over the many years. You have enrich our lives. Definitely Pepper, Boots, Bo Bo, Sam, Louie, Skipper, Maggie, Baxter…I could go on and on 🐾❤️😇 Grateful & Thankful, Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton
ANN,
I WILL DEEPLY MISS CHRISTIAN. I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO GET TO KNOW CHRISTIAN, I REALLY ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM EVERYDAY. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. LOVE, EVELYN {THE LAB LADY}
Evelyn, Christian knew you love him!!! You cared so much to reduce the pain for him with lab work. You made a positive difference in Christian’s life, extra effort and loving care. Forever grateful & thankful. 🙏 ❤️ Appreciate your heartfelt prayers Blessings & Love, Ann Bolton