Obituary of Carol Kathleen Carlin

Carol Kathleen Carlin passed away on April 11, 2021. She was 81 years old, although she always told everyone she was 27. She was born Carol Kathleen Glennemeier on October 29, 1939 in Densmore, KS to Francis and Agnes Glennemeier. She grew up on the farm with her three sisters, Marilyn, Roxie, Gayla and her three brothers, Bob, Bill, and Gary. She graduated from Densmore High School and then attended a women’s business college in Denver where she learned book work and accounting. Carol went to work at the Lenora Exchange Bank once she returned from business college, where she met her husband, Weldon “Willie” Carlin. They married on February 9, 1961 and lived in Kansas City until he had completed his schooling in auto body work. They moved back to Norton and started 60 years of life together that included bringing up four kids, Kathy, Marcelyn, John, and Brad. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years. She then went to work at JCPenney’s for a while and then Loves. Carol found her calling when she went to work at the Norton County Sheriff’s Office. She worked as a dispatcher for 25 years and almost always loved it. She was “Mom” to many that seemed to spend a little time occasionally in their accommodations. Carol loved to read, do cross stitch, color, and play games. She believed that having hobbies kept her mind active. She was always looking for a new hobby to learn. She loved to go for rides out to the state park to see the lake and the animals. She would especially get excited when the turkeys were visible and when the white geese would come back. Carol is survived by her husband, Weldon Carlin of Norton; her children: Kathy Carlin of Norton, Marcelyn Carlin of Hill City, John Carlin of Norton and his son, Chance Keiswetter of Hays, and Brad Carlin and his wife Chris of Norcatur; grandchildren: Kyle & Stephanie Carlin and their kids Lauren and Evan; Donald and Kylie Eggleston and their kids, Vicki, Kori, and Liam, and Brian Carlin, Heath Welch, and Alex Fischer. Her survivors also include those she saw as her own kids, Troy Thomson and Tim Millan and all of those who at one time or another called her Mom. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Lucas Welch. Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the First Church of God in Norton with fellowship to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andbe Home or Norton County Sheriff’s Office. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com