Ro Ann German

Ro Ann (Gifford) German, 82, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on December 24, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
Ro Ann was born on January 7, 1942, in Chanute, Kansas to Gerald and Marion Gifford.
On August 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to David Robert (Bob) German in Chanute, Kansas. She was preceded in death by Bob on December 8, 2013. Ro Ann married Bill Wiggans on July 4, 2015 who survives her in their home in Wichita.
She is survived by her brother, Fred Gifford of Reno, Nevada; her son, David German of O'Fallon, Missouri; and her daughter, Stacia Kolbeck of Wichita, Kansas; as well as nine grandchildren, Ashlynne Joyce, Courtney German, Brittainy Zarse, Madison German, Emma German, Elijah German, David Kolbeck, Caleb Kolbeck, and Abbey Kolbeck. She also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren, Cecelia Campbell, Lydia Weiland, Sylvia Weiland, Sam Joyce, Wesley Joyce, Mia Zarse, and Mateo Zarse.
Ro Ann drove from Chanute to Pittsburg three times a week with two elementary-age children to obtain her teaching certificate. She taught Kindergarten for 14 years at Alcott Elementary in Chanute and then 13 more years in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
She enjoyed tennis, softball, and anything athletic as a youth. She continued as an adult, even playing softball with Stacia when she was in high school. She loved shopping, rearranging the house, her dogs, time with family and friends, and helping others. She lived out her faith by loving her neighbors and the Lord. As her husband Bob said, "she provides the relational glue for our family and is the go-to person for everyone".
Ro Ann's wish was to be cremated and a celebration of life will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary, 6555 East Central, Wichita, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, Ro asked that a donation be made to Romans 1210, 2528 Highway K., Ste. 204-2, O'Fallon, MO 63368.