Carolyn Sue Loest (Gruetzmacher) went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born in Piqua, Ohio to Wilton and Ethel (Wright) Gruetzmacher. She was raised in Goliad, Texas.

She married the love of her life Clyde Loest in 1964 and moved to San Antonio, Texas. She was a homemaker until her kids were in school. She went to work at the Little Red School House Day Care Center, where she later became the owner and operator until she closed the doors and retired. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends, especially with her grandsons Douglas and Trey.

Carolyn is survived by her son Michael Loest (Joy), daughter Tina Bryant (Stephen), grandson Douglas Bryant, brother Curtis Gruetzmacher (Luana), bonus daughter Sandra Lambrecht Caulk and bonus grandson Trey Lambrecht. She is preceded in death by her husband Clyde W. Loest, parents Wilton and Ethel Gruetzmacher.

A viewing will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel. The graveside service will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:00 p.m. at Glendale Cemetery in Goliad, Texas.