Ruth Anna Bauman Obituary
The memory of Ruth Anna Bauman (Wathena, Kansas), who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Anna Bauman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Herpel and Frieda Herpel (Meng); her husband Frederick Arden Bauman; her son Dale; her siblings, Howard Herpel, Kenneth Herpel (Opal), Dorothy Pulley (Bryce), Vera Miller, Peggy Markt, Jack Herpel and Francis Hawley; and her great grandchild Leland Lubbers.
She is survived by: her children, Nancy Beyer, Jan Coakley (Charles) of Excelsior Springs, MO, Daniel (Lisa) of Kensington, KS, Kristin Lawrence (Charles) of Hays, KS, Frieda Bensing (Mark), David of Wathena, KS and Douglas of Wathena, KS. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Zion Church, Samaritan's Purse, American Cancer Society, or Alzheimer's Foundation.
