Dan "Poppy" Doffing

Dan "Poppy" Doffing obituary

Dan "Poppy" Doffing

Upcoming Events

Mar

25

Rosary

10:00 a.m.

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary

10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209

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Dan Doffing Obituary

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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.

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Mar

25

Rosary

10:00 a.m.

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary

10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209

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