Dr. Kevin Lee Waltz

Kevin Lee Waltz

Aug 5, 1956 - Nov 8, 2026

Kevin Lee Waltz, 70, died suddenly on November 8, 2026. Kevin was born in 1956 in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Lee and Jeannine Waltz. He was a proud graduate of Indiana University where he met his wife, Rhonda. Kevin and Rhonda shared 48 years of marriage. Together they built a family and a life full of laughter and loving support of each other.

Kevin Waltz, OD, MD, was an accomplished ophthalmic surgeon, researcher, educator and humanitarian who spent his entire career improving how people receive eye care. He practiced as an ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, supported innovative clinical trials and shared his knowledge and expertise with physicians and researchers around the world. He was an active mentor for students at the IU School of Optometry. Over the last six years, he was working as a volunteer ophthalmologist at the Good News Ministries in Indianapolis.

For nearly three decades, Kevin also devoted himself to advancing ophthalmic research and fostering meaningful professional relationships throughout Central America. As a co-founder of Central American Ophthalmic Research Consultants (CAORC), he worked to improve access to quality eye care, expand surgical capabilities, support local physicians and strengthen medical education. His generosity and dedication made a lasting difference.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; his son, Zach and daughter, Zoë (Ben); his grandchild, Bernadette; his sisters, Karen Rankin, Kathi Cummings (Randy) and Kamala Blevins (Teddy) and brother, Kent Waltz (Charlotte).

Kevin was deeply loved and respected. He will be remembered for his generosity, ability to relate to others, sincere wish to promote the success of the people with whom he worked and commitment to teaching others. He will always be in our hearts.

A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, from 3:00-5:00PM with Memorial Service at 5:00pm Flanner Buchanan, 1305 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. No flowers please. Donations may be made to Good News Ministries— https://goodnewsministries.com/donate/