Kermit W. "Sam" Banman
(1943 - 2020)
Obituary
Kermit "Sam" W. Banman, 76,
of Hesston, Kansas, passed away, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at
Schowalter Villa. He was born December 17, 1943 in Goessel, Kansas,
the son of Samuel J. and Selma (Schmidt) Banman. He was raised in
Goessel and lived briefly in Denver, CO. and Inman before settling in
Hesston to raise his family.
He worked in agricultural manufacturing
at AGCO in Hesston for more than 40 years. Sam was a member of
Whitestone Mennonite Church in Hesston. He enjoyed fishing, boating
and helping others especially with automotive repairs. He also loved
attending his grandkids' games and performances and took great pride
in seeing his boys grow and raise families of their own.
He was united in marriage to Dolores R.
Klassen on August 18, 1966 in Elbing, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife; two sons,
Jeffrey L. (Teri) Banman, Lenexa, KS., and Christopher S. (Danielle)
Banman, Stilwell, KS.; sister, Mary Ann Bartel, Alberta, CA; and six
grandchildren, Erin Banman (Andrew), Nicholas (Jozie) Banman, Anna
Banman, Allyssa Banman, Jacob Banman, and Joseph Banman.
Sam was preceded in death by his
parents; three brothers and five sisters.
Due to concerns with the coronavirus, a
private family burial will take place at Eastlawn Cemetery, Hesston,
KS. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced and held at a
later date at Whitestone Mennonite Church. Memorial donations may be
made to MCC or Mennonite Central Committee in care of Miller-Ott
Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.
