Dr. Frank Galbraith
August 16, 2026
Dr. Frank Kelly Galbraith, 80, joined our Lord in Heaven on August 16, 2026, surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Newspring Church, Wichita Kansas.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Katherine Kelly Galbraith. He was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, graduating from Topeka West High School in 1964. He was a High School athlete, participating in wrestling and track. After graduation from Washburn University in 1968, he was accepted to the Illinois School of Podiatric Medicine, in Chicago. He completed his Residency at the Leavenworth Veterans Administration Hospital. Dr. Galbraith established his Wichita Practice in 1975, and with his dedicated staff, enjoyed over 50 years of healing thousands of patients.
Dr. Galbraith served as an Assistant Clinical professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. In this role, he provided Residency instruction for hundreds of future Podiatrists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Internal Medicine and Family Practice Physicians. He was recognized for his exceptional abilities to mentor and was selected to the Board of Governors for Surgicare and the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. He served on the Board of Healing Arts for 12 years. He twice received the Via Christi Teacher of the Year award and was awarded Via Christi’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Frank was active in the community. He was a Member of the Crime Commission and the Old Cowtown Museum Board. He also provided free medical care to many patients in need. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Midian Shriner for over 25 years; he also belonged to the Midian Shrine Motor Patrol, Ambassadors, and Royal Order of Jesters. A highly accomplished golfer, he and partner (Rob Scholl) won the 2020 and 2023 Wichita Country Club 1900 Golf Tournaments. He had to re-direct his fishing hobby in the early 1990s to hone in on his golf skills.
Frank will be remembered for his love and care for his wife and family. He was a friend to all and would help anyone who asked.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Karen, daughter Jana (Jerry) Truman of Prescott, AZ, grandchildren Jacquelyn Kelly Risnear of Colorado Springs, Michelle (Jennifer) Monger of Utrecht, The Netherlands, great-grandchild, Johnny Risnear; brothers, John (Dana) and Tom (Kristine) of Wichita; sister Susan (Scott) McKenzie of Topeka; several nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, and numerous other family and friends.
A memorial is established with Newspring Church, 12200 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206; Harry Hynes Hospice, 929 N. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67214; and Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, 130 Topeka St., Wichita, KS 67202.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuaries, East Wichita.
Services
Celebration of Life: Thursday, September 3, 2026 2:00 pm
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Dr. Frank Galbraith 's name.
Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy
c/o Midian Shrine Temple 130 N. Topeka
Wichita,
KS
67202
NewSpring Church
12200 E. 21st St. N.
Wichita,
KS
67206
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The Wichita community has lost one of the finest doctors I have ever known and I’m fortunate to have known him and worked with him. His loving care for his patients was unequaled and there will be many stories told about the lengths to which he went to ensure their comfort and healing. His like will not be seen again. Vale my friend.
I brought my 94 year old friend for her visits to Dr. Galbraith. On one occasion, we were told to come back a week later because of a paperwork error. Dr Galbraith was leaving for lunch and heard our plight. He immediately took her in and took care of her saying they would figure out the paperwork later! He was such a kind man. Praying comfort for his family. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I went to high school and college with Frank. I even enjoyed a trip to the Chicago area to visit him once he was in school.
I ended up visiting him as a patient once or twice in Wichita , Kansas.
He will be be missed.
The best Dr. and person ever. A day assigned in his room was like a vacation day. Just the nicest person to work with..
A truly Kind Man and Doctor.
My sincrest sympathy to his Family
and Staff.
What a special soul, we all were fortunate to have known and worked with him.
I have been a patient at the clinic for several years and always looked foreword to the time with Frank. We always had a good conversation. I would usually give him a “coin” with a saying on it that he loved and I hope shared with his wife!
I only found out today about his death. Our sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with you.