Christopher S. Shank
February 5, 2026
Christopher S. Shank, 78, Senior Commercial Insurance Executive, died February 5, 2026.
Wake at 6:00 pm and Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Friday February 13, 2026; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 14, 2026, both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by his father, Gerald E. Shank; mother; Vera Darling Larson; and step-father, Olaus W. Larson; step-daughter, Maria A. Anderson.
Survived by his wife, Anna R. Anderson of Wichita; son, George W. Anderson of Oakland, CA; grandson, Heston Moore; brother, Michael H. Shank; niece, Michelle M. Shank; sisters-in-law, Georgia Clements, Lucy Collins, Margaret Ansari and Mary Esparza who consider Chris to the be the brother they never had and their children with special mention to Jessica Esparza who has blessedly been caring for Chris and Anna for the past year.
Memorials have been established with: Heartspring, 8700 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67226; Big Brothers Big Sisters, PO Box 1521, Wichita, KS 67201; Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 124 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67208.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East Chapel.
For more information, please email ChristopherShankMemorial@gmail.com or visit www.ChristopherShankMemorial.com
Services
Wake: Friday, February 13, 2026 6:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
Rosary: Friday, February 13, 2026 7:00 pm
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
Funeral Mass: Saturday, February 14, 2026 10:00 am
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt St.
Wichita, KS 67208
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Christopher S. Shank 's name.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
P.O. Box 1521
Wichita,
KS
67201
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
124 N. Roosevelt
Wichita,
KS
67208
Heartspring
8700 E. 29th St. N.
Wichita,
KS
67226
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Early in my insurance career I would hear my peers talk about Chris Shank and the respect they had for Chris and his relationships with his clients. I finally had the opportunity to work with him. His attention to detail was tremendous and hard to match. Normally after a few minutes of business conversation, we would turn to discussion about WSU and basketball. His passion for both was evident. He will be missed. God speed my friend.