Dr. Herbert Waxman

Dr. Herbert Joseph Waxman, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, died peacefully on October 13, 2026, after battling a long illness. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, October 16, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery, 6900 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131.

Herbert was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 25, 1935, to the late Harold and Florence (Lieberman) Waxman. He is preceded in death by his sister, Gloria (Waxman) Fish. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1953, where he was President of the National Honor Society, the lead in several school plays, and an active member of the debate team and photography club.

Herbert earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1957 and his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1961. Herbert served as an Army captain in Fort Ord, California from 1964-1967. He moved back to Kansas City with his first wife, Barbara (Glass) Waxman, and their two daughters, Debby Bratman and Nancy Ahlrichs.

Herbert married Cheryl (Burton) Waxman on May 31, 1987, and they had one daughter, Stephanie Waxman.

Herbert started his medical career with the Kansas City Medical Group. He worked for Kaiser Permanente until 2000, when Kaiser Permanente left the Kansas City area. After Kaiser Permanente, he worked for the Veterans’ Administration, the Social Security Administration, and most recently was the Medical Director of CSL Plasma in the Kansas City area.

Herbert enjoyed traveling, reading, history, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, playing cards with his friend group, social outings with fellow members of ROMEO (Retired Old Men’s Eating Organization), and volunteering at the beloved National WWI Museum and Memorial.

Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Cheryl, and their daughter, Stephanie. He is also survived by his daughters Debby Bratman and Nancy Ahlrichs, granddaughters Kira Lech (Gino) and Bailey Quinlan, and great grandchildren Lucia, Lillian, and James.

Herbert’s family expresses their sincere gratitude to the staff at Ignite Medical Resort and VNA Hospice for Herbert’s excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Jewish Family Services, 5801 W 115th St, Ste 103, Overland Park, KS 66211 (http://www.jfskc.org) or VNA KC, 1300 E 104th St, Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64131 (https://vnakc.org).