Christi Wenzel
October 15, 2022
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Christi Lee Wenzel, age 69, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Christi was born July 24, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa to Christopher and LaVenna (Campbell) Conn. She graduated from North High School in 1970. Christi worked for numerous insurance companies. She started her own take and bake company “Moma C’s” where she combined her love of cooking and her huge heart of giving. She was the caterer for the family – feeding everyone from Thanksgivings to wedding receptions. Christi began fundraising for the Mount Ayr school district to make sure all students had milk money. She started a kids’ fishing tournament at Sun Valley Lake to encourage residents to come together – providing toys and fishing gear to all who came. It started with about 10 kids in 2013 and was up to 100 this last year. She was also very involved in the American Legion Auxiliary.
Love, dedication, and devotion came easily for Christi. She was fiercely passionate about her family. She shared a special close bond with her son, Ritchie, and her grandkids were her world. She was selfless and giving to everyone. Christie had a huge heart and a laugh to match. She was always there for you and gave the best advice, even if it was hard to hear sometimes, it came across with love. She will be greatly missed by everyone, especially her family, who loved her dearly.
She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Wayne; son, Ritchie (Mindy Clem) Hall; stepchildren, Chrissy (Mark) Lehman and Cameron (Elisabeth) Wenzel; grandchildren, Brittany, Tyler, Riley, Emily, Connor and Maddie and bonus grandchildren, Emily (Jonathan) and Payton; one great-granddaughter, Vivian and bonus great-granddaughter, Camila; brothers, Bud, Richard “Dick”, and James Van Houten; many nieces, nephews, other loving family members, and her dog, Lily.
Christi was preceded in death by her parents, and numerous siblings.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 24, 2022, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, also at Hamilton’s. A private family burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be used towards the many causes Christi was devoted to.
Jay
10/14/2023
364 days later, and my heart still hurts. We all miss you so very, very, very much!!!! 💔
Janette "Jay"
02/14/2023
There isn't a day that goes by I don't think of Chris, and how she was so helpful, ready to put everyone else's needs first, and so VERY loved by many. Christi was a special woman, My Sister From Another Mister, My Pea in a Pod.
Continued prayers for Wayne, Ritchie and Family. She was so very proud of you all, and deservedly so.
Marilyn Hull Corbin
10/25/2022
My deep sympathy and prayers for Christi's family. I went all through school with Chris. She could be tough but had a heart of gold. She always had my back. I'll love and miss her forever. She was my friend.
Karla Rankin
10/24/2022
My thoughts and prayers are with Christis family. She was so helpful to my bonus mom JoAnn when she lost my dad. She was full of life and never a dull moment when she was around. She is no longer in pain and heaven gained another angel.
Ted Bear and Family
10/23/2022
Sorry about your loss. A Very Special Lady has went to Heaven to be with Jesus. She will be Greatly Missed.
Angi Tarter
10/21/2022
She was truly one of a kind. She loved her family more than life itself. She was an amazing cook and such a good friend to everyone. They dont make people like Christi anymore. She will be truly missed. Praying for comfort and peace for the entire family.
Penny Hymbaugh
10/21/2022
You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.
Tammy Muliin
10/21/2022
Chris and Wayne were our neighbors on E 12th St. She made everything and everyone feel exciting when you were around her. My best memory is sitting with her on her steps having a beer and passing out candy on beggar's night.
It was always a joy to run into her at the fair and catch up. She was so full of life. I will miss her!
Sandy McDaniel
10/20/2022
Richie and Family so sorry for your loss sending hugs and prayers. Love
Mike and Christi Anderson
10/20/2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of Christi! We only met her once, but she was so welcoming and someone people never forget! Sun Valley was a better place with her there! She will be missed by so many!
Lisa Harney
10/20/2022
Ritchie and family
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mark Anderson
10/20/2022
Ritchie and Family - May your memories bring you comfort. Our sincere condolences. Hugs,
Mark & Steph Anderson
Diana Savage
10/20/2022
Went to high school with Christi such a sweet gal. Prayers to her family
Debra Robertson
10/19/2022
Christi was an Amazing Woman who touched so many lives including mine. She was kind, dedicated and loving. Prayers for her family. We lost a wonderful Lady!
Linda Hicks
10/19/2022
Hugs and prayers to Christis family. Christi brother Robert was my uncle and when I lived there in Iowa Christi and i were hanging out at Kentucky Chicken when we were teens. .She always enjoyed cooking, volunteering, and helping people. It was nice to reconnect via Facebook these many years later. She will be missed and remembered always.