David Lee Tammen 1956 - 2022

ALBERT — David Lee Tammen, 65, passed away March 1, 2022, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita. He was born on May 3, 1956, at Larned, to Charles and Jaunis (Bose) Tammen. He married Lynn Muth on Feb. 14, 2013, in Great Bend. 

A lifetime Albert and Great Bend area resident, David was a farmer and in the past several years has worked as delivery specialist for Harper Camperland. He also was previously employed at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and Larned State Hospital. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Albert where he served as a Deacon and usher, as well as the Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Club. David loved riding his motorcycle and taking trips but his true passion was farming. 

Survivors include his wife and companion since January 2009, Lynn Tammen of the home; a son, Michael Lee Tammen of Great Bend; two step daughters, Liston Marsh and husband Calvin of Glendale, Ariz. and Amber Maneth of Westminster, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Hailey Tammen, Riley Tammen, Dominic Marsh, Liberty Marsh and Deklin Marsh. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mathew Aldrich Tammen; a daughter, Melissa Renee Tammen; a brother, Darren D. Tammen; and a sister, Mona G. Stos. 

The family will greet friends at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Clubhouse, 21 N Main St., Ellinwood, Ks. 67526. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church, South of Albert with Reverend Wayne Baldyga and Chuck Carpenter presiding. Inurnment will follow in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Kansas Sidewinders Motorcycle Club, the Albert Fire Department or Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, March 4, 2022