Frank T. Atwater

Frank T. Atwater, 86, retired business owner, died Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.

Frank dedicated much of his life to the sport of bowling, spending 35 years as an active member of the American Bowling Congress and earning recognition for his longstanding involvement. He managed several bowling centers throughout his career before fulfilling a dream of owning and operating his own center for more than three decades. Outside of work, Frank was an avid golfer. His passion for the game kept him active and connected to the many friends he made on courses as he played across the country.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Leona Atwater; brothers, Gene (Carol) Atwater, Dick (Judy) Atwater, Steve (Debbie) Atwater; and sister, Teresa Calton. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Atwater; sisters, Bev (Bob) Mahathey of Newton, KS, Linda (Harvey) Farha of Derby, KS; brothers, Johnnie (Queta) Atwater of Apple Valley, CA, Larry Atwater of Wichita, KS, Ron Atwater of Carson City, NV, Russell (Diana) Atwater of Wichita, KS; sons, Greg (Bev) Atwater of NE, Geoff (Bea) Atwater, Tim Atwater, Jason Atwater of Fair Grove, MO; daughters, Lorryanne (Scott) Abel of Lenexa, KS, LaDawna (Chris) Gerstner of Bentley, KS; multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial has been established with: American Heart Association (Kansas City), 5800 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202, and First Tee of Greater Wichita P.O. Box 8313, Wichita, KS 67208.

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