Keith Bomholt
December 17, 2025
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Keith Bomholt, age 78, longtime owner of Cheney Door Company, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Keith was a dedicated businessman and community member who co-founded Cheney Door Company with his first wife, Patricia Bomholt, and proudly owned and operated the business for more than 50 years. Through hard work, integrity, and perseverance, he built a company that became a trusted name in the community. Outside of work, Keith was full of adventure enjoying boating, skiing, and golfing, and he deeply valued time spent with family and friends. He was dearly loved by many friends and will be remembered for his strong work ethic, generous spirit, and the lasting relationships he built throughout his life.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrose and Bertha Bomholt.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Farha of Naples, Florida; his daughter, Deann (Brion) Wilson of Cheney, Kansas, and their children Nick Wilson and Brent (Josie) Wilson and their three children; his son, Kenneth (Tausha) Bomholt of Wichita, Kansas, and their daughter Cassidy Bomholt. He is also survived by his first wife, Patricia Bomholt of Cheney, Kansas.
Keith is further survived by his stepchildren through his marriage to Deborah: Christine Farha (Dr. Joseph Farid) of Lawrence, Kansas, and their two children; Dr. Stephanie (Robert) Carter of Orlando, Florida, and their two children; and Dr. Melissa (Niels) Mierendorff of Naples, Florida, and their three children.
A Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. A Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima–Mount Vernon Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Rose of Lima – Mount Vernon Catholic Church, P. O. Box 528, Cheney, Kansas 67025.
Services are in the care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
Services
Visitation: Monday, December 22, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
Rosary: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:00 am
St. Rose of Lima- Mount Vernon Catholic Church
P. O. Box 528, 4813 NE 150th Avenue
Cheny, KS 67025
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:30 am
St. Rose of Lima- Mount Vernon Catholic Church
P. O. Box 528, 4813 NE 150th Avenue
Cheny, KS 67025
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Keith Bomholt 's name.
St. Rose of Lima-Mount Vernon Catholic Church
P. O Box 528, 4813 NE 150th Avenue
Cheney,
KS
67025
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I considered Keith to be not only a mentor in business but a long good friend since early 80\’s. My many thoughts of what he has done for us will remain in my memory and heart forever. He was always there to lend a hand and help every person he met. Our times spent with him on his boat, laughs we had and amazing happenings has been so numerous. We will miss you Keith. Thanks for all you shared in our lives. Sympathy and prayer for family and friends.
I considered Keith to be not only a mentor in business but a long good friend since early 80’s. My many thoughts of what he has done for us will remain in my memory and heart forever. He was always there to lend a hand and help every person he met. Our times spent with him on his boat, laughs we had and amazing happenings has been so numerous.
We will miss you Keith. Thanks for all you shared in our lives.
Sympathy and prayer for family and friends.
I’ve known Keith since the early 90’s when the advertising agency I was working at handled Cheney Door’s advertising.
Keith and I became friends at that time.
Keith was a hard worker, who valued his employees, his business that he started from the ground up, and was a role model for Wichita and the surrounding communities.
Keith will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and I’m so sorry for your loss of a great man.