Arthur Dean Wilhite, 79, of Wichita passed away on October 14, 2026. Arthur was born in Watonga, Oklahoma on November 10, 1946 to Leslie Arthur and Ruth Ester (Bright) Wilhite.

Arthur loved watching Westerns, going out to dinner, and playing cards.

Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Ruth; brother, Stanley Wilhite; and sister-in-law Judy Wilhite.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Beth; daughter, Angela Wilhite of Wichita; son, Aaron Wilhite of Wichita; grandchildren, Tabitha Wilhite, and Ashley Wilhite; and great-grandson Alex Wilhite; brother, Mike Wilhite of Park City; sister, Mellany (Sam) McCorkle of Bennington; sister-in-law, Deborah Wilhite of Valley Center; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will take place at 10:00am on Monday, November 2nd at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.