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Dan "Poppy" Doffing

March 17, 2026


Resided in: Wichita, Kansas

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Dan “Poppy” Doffing, 77, Window Foreman at Star Lumber & Supply Company for 20 plus years, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

Rosary will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside service to follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents, George and Winifred Doffing. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy Doffing; daughters, Leann Wheeler (Kirk), Lisa Doffing (Jason), Dana Bohnenblust (Kyle); grandchildren, Mckenzie Horsch, Nolan Brackin, Tyler Brackin, Isaac Childress, Brynlee Childress; five great-grandchildren.

A memorial has been established with: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.

 

Services

Rosary: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 am

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Dan "Poppy" Doffing 's name.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

501 St. Jude Pl.

Memphis,

TN

38105

www.stjude.org

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  1. Iam sorry very sorry about Dan. Can’t come to services as I cant walk very well. So ever sorry for you and the girls! Love you all! No words are good at this time! Love to all!

  2. Judy and all the family –

    Sending you love and warmth and keeping you all in my thoughts. Wishing you comfort in the memories that you shared.

  3. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family. May the happy memories you shared bring you peace and comfort.

  4. Judy and family
    We are thinking of you. Praying God gives you comfort at this difficult time. Love you❤️❤️

  5. Judy and family
    We were saddened to hear of Danny’s passing. Thinking of you
    and wishing you peace and comfort at this very difficult time.

  6. Dana, Judy, Lisa, LeAnn, and McKenzie — I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Dan was truly an incredible man. I have so many fond memories of being at your house almost every day growing up. Dana and I were always getting into something — probably things we shouldn’t have been — and I can still picture Dan just smiling and shaking his head at us.
    I remember how proud he was of his old car, too. He was such a great man and will be deeply missed. Many thoughts and prayers for you all today and the coming days!

  7. To all the Doffing family: we are so very sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort.

  8. Dana condolence to you and your family for the loss of your beloved Dad. Know that he will always be watching over his girls with love and angel hugs.
    Love
    Rita Jones

  9. Deepest love and condolences to you Judy, LeAnn, Lisa, Dana & the entire family. Losing your soulmate is soo heartbreaking Judy I pray God gives you the strength you so need now and in the days to come. Girls you know how much your Daddy loves you just as you love him. Keep the memories close to your heart and share them with those Grandbabies who will miss him also and which made him Poppy! May God give the strength to all who love him. Hugs and prayers for all of the Doffing family!

  10. Judy and family: We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Dan. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace with all of the loving memories of Dan.

  11. Judy and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Dan. He was a great guy! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family!!


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