Fred Wiman

T. Frederick (Fred) Wiman passed away at his home on February 6, 2025, he was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on July 20, 1947, to the late Walter (Weldon) and Margaret Wiman from Dublin, Kentucky. He grew up there until the age of 12 years old, then moved with his family to Roxana, Illinois where he graduated from Roxana High School in 1965. He then attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois before being drafted into the Army where he served in Germany during the Vietnam Era. During high school, while working for Home Nursery Greenhouses, Inc. in Edwardsville, Illinois he met his wife Barbara (Barb) Tosovsky starting their lifelong journey together for over 56 years. Fred and Barb moved to Olathe, Kansas in 1976 and had six children; Eric, Aaron (wife Jennifer), Andrea (husband Brent Garner), Luke (partner Amy Parkhurst), Molly (partner Matt Tustison) and Amanda (husband Lance Istas); 15 grandchildren Alex (partner Jazmyne), Brandon, Katie, Scott, Megan, Cassity, Tanner, Kyle, Noah, Adam, Dylan, Amelia, Lily, Violet, and Kiley Parkhurst; and two great grandchildren, Ensley and Noa Rai Wiman. As a life-long banker, Fred worked with a number of banks in the Kansas City area and graduated from the University of Delaware’s respected Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He retired in 2011 from BMO bank. During his career Fred focused on Commercial lending with specialization in construction where he made many close connections and dear friends over the years. While serving and connecting with his clients across the construction industry he said – “It’s important for us to participate in the industry and give something back, it’s a two-way street. You make yourself available to serve and, at the same time, you learn a great deal about the industry and donating your time.” Fred volunteered much of his time in the community serving as a board member on the National AGC Board as an Affiliate Member, the Kansas Contractor Association Board, the Missouri Contractor Association Board, Goodwill Industries Board and Kingswood Senior Living Board. In retirement, Fred pursued new opportunities including riding his Harley Davidson with Barb and enjoying new adventures while making friends from east to west. Fred’s love was being the rock of his family and being outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes included going to the lake, boating, fishing, watching soccer games and most of all being around his family and friends. Fred had three sisters that preceded him in death: Regina Malatt, LeAnn Kabitzke, and Anita Wiman. Fred is survived by his wife Barbara, all of their children and significant others, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended families. He will live on in each of our hearts with fond memories and good times shared. A celebration of life will be held in Fred’s honor on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Golden Ox – Kansas City Livestock Exchange building at 1600 Genessee, Kansas City, MO 64102 from 1-4p. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice, Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Olathe, KS or to the KU Cancer Center.

Fred Wiman

July 20, 1947 - February 6, 2025