Carolyn A. Smith, a retired Foreign Service Officer, of Waupaca, WI passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 of cancer.
Carolyn was born on February 9, 1951; daughter of the late Thomas and Eunice (Justman) Smith. She lived in northeastern Wisconsin. Carolyn joined the Department of State in 1975 and later, the US Information Agency. Carolyn served in Ecuador, Tanzania, Turkey, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, Mexico, Russia, Germany, Afghanistan, and Washington DC. She loved to read and travel and enjoyed volunteer activities in retirement. She was an ardent fan of Wisconsin sport teams.
Carolyn had a very special relationship with all of her nieces and nephews and loved spending time with them. She had a deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and her faith brought her through her final trial.
Carolyn is survived by her sister, Laura (Kermit) Moldenhauer of Waupaca, WI; brother, Alan (Dana) Smith of Fremont, WI; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Rev. Ben Kempfert will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until time of service at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church or WELS World Missions at https://community.wels.net
Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences available at www.hollyfuneralhome.com