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Keith Bomholt Obituary
December 17, 2025
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 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. A Rosary will begin at 10 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. Tributes and condolences may be shared online at www.dlwichita.com.
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Candyce Rabourn
December 23, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. At Miracles House you will always be remembered for your contributions to help so many lives to be turned around. Thank You
LARRYORTIZ
December 22, 2025
we will miss him may he rest in peace
Roger Dorpinghaus
December 20, 2025
Keith´s joy, laughter and love of living LIFE to the fullest will be in our hearts for eternity.
His charity work and helping others achieve their dreams has made this community better for all of us.
Tim Lawrence
December 20, 2025
Condolences to a man that I called a friend. Who was a kind and loving person who always had a smile on his face. Gonna miss you Kieth.
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Gene and Barb Giefer
December 20, 2025
Kenny and Dianne & families, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great friend to us all and will always be remember. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Pam johnson
December 20, 2025
The memory of Keith and his friendship will remain in my heart
Pam Johnson
Dennis and Teresa Ulrich
December 19, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers on the passing of Mr Bomholt. May the memories that linger be those of joy and laughter.
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