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1943
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2022
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Kermit Grother Obituary
Kermit Roy Grother, 79 of rural Americus, Kansas died Friday, September 9, 2022 at his home.
Kermit was born January 13, 1943 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Carl William and Malinda Sophia (Kriete) Grother. Kermit married his high school sweetheart Linda Kay Waidley on March 25, 1961 and were married for 61 years. In high school he was a starter for the Americus High School Basketball team that won 2nd in State ‘60 and 1st in State ‘61. He was a graduate of the ‘61 class of Americus High School. He briefly attended KSU on a basketball scholarship before deciding he’d rather farm. Kermit was a farmer for most of his life and started his railroad career at Santa Fe Railroad in Emporia and retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad after 32 years of service. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and Santa Fe Railroad Retiree Reunion (Big Four).
Survivors include his wife Linda of the home, his sons David (Joan) Grother of Americus, Matthew (Leslie) Grother of Ozawkie, Nathan (Linda) Grother of Oskaloosa, and Aaron (Leslie) Grother Lawrence. He was a proud grandfather of Ethan (Britany) Grother of Wamego KS, David Grother II of Sana Monica California, Ana Grother of Cambridge Mass, Molly Cunningham of Urbana Missouri, Samantha (Tony) Johnson of Garnett, Megan Grother of Long Beach California, Dillion Grother of Topeka, Madison Grother of Grantville, Aryn Grother and Caleb Grother of Lawrence, and proud great grandfather of Jackson Grother and Emma, Cecil and Gavin Cunningham. He is also survived by his sister Arlene Lynch of Burlington, Kansas, special brother-in-law Mike and his wife (Vi) Waidley of Beaumont Texas and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Marie (Kriete) Grother, siblings Carolyn Pearson, Linda Kay Nowiki and Ronald Grother.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Messiah Lutheran Church 11th and Neosho in Emporia. Pastor Eddie Hosch of the church will be conducting the service. Cremation to follow the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries
Rich Edmiston
September 22, 2022
Many great memories of my friendship with Kermit, a span of 75 years. Probably the best being our many years together in sports at Americus High School and the success we had. Think about them everyday. The best memory may be seeing that big number 55 going up and scoring the winning basket against Overbrook and winning the State Championship, undefeated, in 1961. Also working with Kermit at the railroad and seeing that big smile everyday. Maybe one of the most positive guys I know. Already missing him big time. Will also miss him at the banquet every year. R.I.P. Kermit.
Connie Pretzer
September 15, 2022
Linda, I'm so sorry you've lost your soul mate. Kermit was a wonderful man, husband, father and friend.
Georgene Melton
September 15, 2022
My Dad sure liked him. They worked together. My prayers are with you.
Brenda Lamson
September 15, 2022
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Doug & Laurie Schmidt
September 14, 2022
The earth has truly lost a wonderful man and friend to many. We enjoyed working for Kermit and Linda on their house and feel fortunate to have known such a kind gentle man. Our sincere condolences to the family.
jack morrison
September 13, 2022
I worked with Kermit for many years in Topeka on the RR. Kermit was a good worker and a great guy!! I was always amused by his farming stories with his sons and their good natured ribbing when they were hot and tired and had worked all day. I think of him often and will miss him---
Nicole Hinrichs
September 13, 2022
I will sure miss his visits to AgChoice Olpe. He was always so nice to chat with
Lee Kayser
September 13, 2022
My condolences. I have many Grother memories to enjoy.
Humberto & Pam Pineda
September 13, 2022
Dear Linda and family we are so very saddened to hear about Kermit's passing. Kermit was one of my best buddies on the railroad. He helped me in so many ways. As you know my English has never been good and he was always there for me. I enjoyed working with Kermit every time we worked together. He had the best sense of humor; it was so much fun working with him. I could tell so many stories. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral to honor Kermit and convey my deepest sympathy to your beautiful family, as we are in Florida. Just know I will be thinking and praying for your family Sept. 15. Rest in peace buddy.
Danny J. And Mary Teel
September 12, 2022
Kermit was one of my favorite friends, to work with and be around.
Tyler Hill
September 12, 2022
Sorry for your loss Matt thinking of you and your family. Tyler Hill
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Messiah Lutheran Church
11 th and Neosho, Emporia, KS
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Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home- Emporia605 State Street, Emporia, KS 66801