Gary Dean Voth

Gary Dean Voth, 76, passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2026.  He was born in Kingman, KS on October 17, 1949, to Dean Voth and Imogene Smith Voth.  He married Theo Ann Uppendahl on November 26th, 1971.  After residing in Colorado, they returned to their hometown of Cheney, KS where they lived happily for over 50 years amongst family and countless friends.  Gary worked several jobs prior to retiring from Boeing & Spirit Aerosystems.  He and wife Theo took great pride in opening Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Cheney as well.  Gary had a fondness for cooking and BBQ.  He was also an avid coin collector.  Other hobbies included hunting, fishing, traveling, card games, and doing puzzles, especially with his mother Imogene & brother Terry.   His favorite teams were the Cubs, KU Jayhawks, and KC Chiefs but his biggest joy was supporting his kids, grandkids, nieces & nephews over the years.  Gary was very proud of becoming a great grandpa in recent years.  He was a devoted and proud member of the Trinity United Christian Church. 

Preceded in death by father, Dean Voth; mother, Imogene Beat, brother Terry Voth; granddaughter Leah Overlees.

Survived by wife Theo of Wichita; daughter Angie Overlees of Wichita; son Aaron Voth of Wichita; grandkids Taylor (Gabe) Schomacker; Logan Overlees; great grand kids Dutton & Steele; seven nieces & nephews.

Visitation: Friday, January 16th 5-7 pm at Wulf Ast Mortuary in Garden Plain, KS

Service: Saturday, January 17th at 10 am at Trinity United Christian Church, Cheney, KS

Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Cheney, KS

Memorials:  St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Trinity United Christian Church

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