Carlene Leola Post, age 77, died Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011, at the Kansas Medical Center , Andover, Kansas.

She was born February 13, 1934, at Fowler, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Nellis Florence (Barnes) Post. As a young girl she attended the Fowler school system, graduating from Fowler High School in 1952. She later attended Dodge City Community College, later transferring to Ft. Hays State University. After her schooling, she began her career with the United States Department of Agriculture as a program technician, retiring after many years. She was a lifetime resident of Fowler.

She was of the Methodist Faith, was a former member of the Fowler Public Library Board of Directors, the Fowler City Council, and the Meade Golf Club. Carlene enjoyed golfing, reading, softball, bowling, watching and participating in sporting events, dining out, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by:

A brother-in-law, Leo Wenta of Fowler, Kansas

A sister-in-law, Julianne Post of Dodge City, Kansas

Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bob and Bill Post; and a sister, Betty Wenta.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the United Methodist Church, Fowler, with the Reverend Dick Robbins presiding. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. Interment will follow in the Fowler Cemetery, Fowler.

The family would welcome memorials to the Fowler Public Library in care of the funeral home.

Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com