Dr. Herbert Joseph Waxman, 91, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, after battling a long illness.
Graveside services were held Friday, October 16, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
Herbert was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on April 25, 1935, to the late Harold and Florence (Lieberman) Waxman. He was 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, played leading roles in several school plays, and was 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. He served as an Army captain at Fort Ord, California, from 1964 to 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 began 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 served as 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 its sincere gratitude to the staff at Ignite Medical Resort and VNA Hospice for the excellent care he received.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Jewish Family Services, 5801 W. 115th St., Ste. 103, Overland Park, KS 66211 (jfskc.org), or VNA KC, 1300 E. 104th St., Ste. 300, Kansas City, MO 64131 (vnakc.org).
Online condolences for the family may be left at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
(Arrangements entrusted to The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.)