Caroline A. Wandel

A Celebration of Life for Caroline Augusta Wandel/Mensch/Sibert, 71 of Lawrence. will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Lawrence Bible Chapel, 505 Monterey Way, Lawrence, 66049. Caroline went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2018 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Caroline was born August 9, 1946 in Nanticoke, PA, the daughter of Albert and Betty (Sibert) Mensch. She graduated from Naticoke High in 1964 and married Robert Wandel in Sweet Valley, PA in 1966.

Caroline was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed watching children grow and cared for many children just as lovingly as she did her own children. Her hobbies included: caring for her pets including squirrels and birds, cross stitch, crocheting, reading, fishing and putting puzzles together. Her hugs were healing. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Her survivors include, her loving husband of 51 years, Robert L. Wandel, and her two children, Robert D. Wandel and Jennifer Louise Walters. Other survivors include Patricia Wandel/daughter-in-law, Michael Paul Daughtry/grandson, Katy Louise Walters/granddaughter, and Guinevere Purity Birkitt/great-granddaughter, Josiah Ash Daughtry / great-grandson and two brothers, Chuck Senkus and Robert Senkus.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Lawrence Bible Church, 505 Monterey Way, Lawrence, KS 66049 or The Lawrence Human Society to care for animals that she loved so much, 1805 E. 19th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046 and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

12 Condolences

  1. Megan Whitebread on July 2, 2018 at 8:47 am

    My heart goes out to Jennifer, Katy, and the rest of the Wandel family. I know you will miss Carol so much.



  2. Janet Janson Kelly on July 3, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Moms are important and special people. I am sorry for the loss of such a valuable person in your life. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.



  3. Carol Langston on July 3, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    Condolences to Caroline’s family. I always loved Caroline’s laugh and smile. She was a special lady.



  4. Jean Robart on July 4, 2018 at 12:15 am

    Carol was my first friend when I moved to Lawrence. I will always remember her laugh and her hugs, her love for her pets and her love for her family. Bob, Jennifer and Robert–my deepest condolences to you and your family. Carol was definitely one of a kind. She will be greatly missed.



  5. Lisa Maziar on July 4, 2018 at 3:26 am

    Wishing there were words of comfort that I could send to make this all less painful, but loss is profound and deep and words cannot full that void. So I send my love and support. Please know that I am here for you, Jen and Katy.



  6. Mary Ann Rustay O'Malley on July 4, 2018 at 11:25 am

    My condolences and my prayers to the family of Carol. I will always remember her from high school , classmate Mary Ann Rustay O’Malley , Nanticoke ’64



  7. Larry and Shelly Thornton on July 4, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    Bob, we are so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. We will keep your family in our prayers.



  8. MIKE AND ROSEMARY HADL on July 4, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    Dear Bob and Family, may she rest in peace…Mike Hadl…



  9. Curtis and Donna Houser on July 5, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    My heart felt sympathy for you, Jen and Bob, Pat and Paul, Katy and Paul ‘ s children. I know that you will miss her very much. She was special not only to you but to many of us. May she rest in peace and dance in the streets of gold. I wish I could join you in the service but it is just not possible.

    Love
    Curt and Donna



  10. Russ on July 7, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    Uncle Bob, Bob, Jen, Katy, and all, Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Aunt Carol will be missed by many. We share your grief.



  11. Richard Todd on July 9, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Bob

    So sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. I am thinking of you and your family.



  12. Bea Hall (Newberry) on July 23, 2018 at 7:42 pm

    Bob, so sorry to hear this sad news. The passing of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult trials. I pray blessings and comfort for you and your family.



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