Mary Bueltel

Mary Frances Mott Bueltel, 88, Topeka, Kansas died March 17, 2021, with her children by her side. Mary was born August 15, 1933, in Strong City, Kansas. She was the fifth of eleven children born to Jesse Loren and Florence Cecelia Peschel Mott. In 1945, Mary and the family moved to Colorado Springs. The children rode in a cattle trailer filled with their furniture and strategically placed mattresses. While in high school, Mary worked at the penny arcade that is still operating in Manitou Springs, Colorado. In 1951, her senior year, she was named homecoming queen at St. Mary’s High School, Colorado Springs. She was always outgoing, humble and kind with a notable smile on her face. After high school, Mary met the love of her life, John Robert “Bob” Bueltel on a blind date. They married on January 15, 1955, and the couple enjoyed sixty-five years together. They had the opportunity to tour the world. On one of their adventurous travels to the Holy Land, they took time to renew their wedding vows. The couple had two children, Linda (Rick) Bull and John (Danita) Bueltel. Mary would do anything for friends and family. Volunteering, cooking for families, sewing, hosting gatherings, attending all games, recitals, school plays all while running her own business; she was there for it all. Mary did not know how to say no. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bob who passed just nine months prior on June 13, 2020. She is survived by her children, Linda and John; grandchildren, Ben, Ian, Heather, Brandon, Sara, Brady, Mykel, Dalton; and great-grandchildren, Preston and Payton. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where a rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th Street, Topeka KS 66604. Burial to follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mass will be live streamed on the funeral home Facebook page. In honor of Mary, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Hayden Catholic High School, and sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Mary Bueltel

August 15, 1933 - March 17, 2021