Willard Nauman Obituary

We announce the death of Willard Nauman (Faribault, Minnesota), who passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 98. Willard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Nauman and Florine Nauman (Bosshardt); his wife Dorothy Nauman; his brother Glenn Nauman; his sister-in-law Beverly Nauman; his sister Catherine Geisler (Nauman); and his brother-in-law Daniel Geisler.

He is survived by: his children, Grant Nauman (Gretchen) of Brooklyn Park, MN, Julie Finnern (Scott) of Maplewood, MN and Jonathan Nauman (Jeanne) of Ramsey, MN; his grandchildren, Michael Finnern (Bethany), Matthew Finnern (Elizabeth), Samantha Johnson (Matt) and Benjamin Nauman (Tiffany); his great grandchildren, Caden Willard Finnern, Arlo Rylan Finnern, Elijah Beren Finnern and Jeremiah Alan Finnern; his brother Chuck; and his sister-in-law Lynne Mulliner.

Memorials in memory of Bix are preferred to the Navigators and Cru.