Frank T. Atwater's obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas

Frank T. Atwater

February 7, 2026

Wichita, Kansas

Frank T. Atwater's obituary , Passed away on February 7, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas

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Frank T. Atwater Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank T. Atwater (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on February 7, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Frank T. Atwater to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Max Atwater and Leona Atwater; and his siblings, Gene Atwater (Carol), Dick Atwater (Judy), Steve Atwater (Debbie) and Teresa Calton.

He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Atwater; his siblings, Bev Mahathey (Bob) of Newton, KS, Linda Farha (Harvey) of Derby, KS, Johnnie Atwater (Queta) of Apple Valley, CA, Larry Atwater of Wichita, KS, Ron Atwater of Carson City, NV and Russell Atwater (Diana) of Wichita, KS; and his children, Greg Atwater (Bev), Geoff Atwater (Bea), Tim Atwater, Jason Atwater of Fair Grove, MO, Lorryanne Abel (Scott) of Lenexa, KS and LaDawna Gerstner (Chris) of Bentley, KS. He is also survived by 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. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Frank T. Atwater 's name. American Heart Association5800 Foxridge Dr. Mission, KS.

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