Joseph Albert Dauphin (Doffing) was born on September 13, 1963, in Wichita, KS passed away quietly on October 3, 2025, in Wichita, KS at the age of 62.

He is preceded in death by his father, Clement G Doffing and survived by his mother, Shirley M Doffing (Lies) and siblings; Clement M Doffing, Carolyn & Scott Lavender, Jennifer & Tom Voegeli, Christopher Doffing, JoAnn & Russell House, and Lisa & Tim Damewood.

Joe proudly served his country from 1990 to 1991 across seas in the Gulf War as an EF4 USAR Firefighter, receiving several honors including three bronze stars. He was honorably discharged and a disabled Veteran. He worked on several patents and holds a patent in his name. He also enjoyed music, fishing, and traveling. He spent time in the Ozarks & MO fishing. He was a good and kind man who lived his faith. He was deeply loved and will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, please send cards and stories of Joe to: Lisa Damewood 7130 Maple St Ste 230, #330 Wichita, KS 67209.

Donations for a memorial plaque in Branson can be made to veteransmemorialgarden.org

Donations for a memorial plaque at the SG CO Zoo can be made through scz.org/donate

The family will be placing bricks at Wichita Botanica and the Wichita Veterans Memorial Park.