John Walter Siedhoff, lovingly known as John, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 83.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, John was the son of Isabel and Walt Siedhoff. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved son Mike, and his sister-in-law Jan Wiens.
John was a proud Certified Public Accountant for 60 tax seasons, having graduated from Wichita State University where he obtained his bachelor's degree in accounting. He was a founding partner of the firm Koch, Siedhoff, Hand & Dunn, where he worked since its inception in 1969. His dedication to his clients and colleagues was unwavering, and he often said, “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”
John married the love of his life, Patricia Ann (Davis) Siedhoff on May 31, 1969, and together they built a life centered around family, faith, and service. They were longtime members of Kechi United Methodist Church, where John was active since 1974.
John was a founding board member of Chisholm Trail State Bank and a passionate supporter of his community. He loved Hallmark Christmas movies, tennis, and cheering for his favorite sports teams. His warmth, humor, and generosity touched everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife Pat; children Steve Siedhoff, Jen (Jason) Amato and Cindy (Ed) Egan; grandchildren Michael (Stephanie), Rob (Kaleb), Jack, Caleb (Jenn), John , Colin, Julia and Nate; great-grandchildren Trevor, Marshall and Theo. John is also survived by his work family at Koch, Siedhoff, and Hand & Dunn.
Memorials may be made to Kechi United Methodist Church or Victory in the Valley.
A come and go visitation for John will be held Monday, June 30, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th Street N., Wichita, Kansas 67206. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Kechi United Methodist Church, 4533 East 61st Street North, Kechi, Kansas 67067. A luncheon will follow immediately at Crestview Country Club, 1000 North 127th Street East, Wichita, Kansas 67206.
