Obituaries - Wednesday, October 21

J. Kenneth (Ken) Rohrer

June 10, 1944 - October 18, 2026

J. Kenneth (Ken) Rohrer, age 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 18, 2026. He was born June 10, 1944, in Greenville, OH, to Levi A. Rohrer and Ethel M. (Switzer) Rohrer

Ken attended West Milton Grade School and graduated from West Milton High School in 1963. After graduation, Ken and his parents moved to Kansas and settled in the Industry area. They had a dairy and farmed for many years. He took over the management of the Quality Oil station at the junction of 15/18 highway. He later started his “truck driver” employment with Churchill Truck Lines. He later drove for Consolidated Nutrition and with several name changes, completed his driving career with Wilson Transport delivering feed to many farmers and ranchers in Kansas. He enjoyed driving and had a memory second to none for mile markers and names of customers.

On April 12, 1969, he married Marlys Langdon at the Talmage Methodist Church. They had two children, Todd and Marci. Ken was active in his church, Zion Brethren in Christ as a deacon and trustee as well as serving on the church board.

Ken had a 1966 Chevelle that came to be known in the area, and he enjoyed going to the drags in Manhattan as well as any other location he could find a race. Later, his attention turned to armwrestling after getting a taste of it at Worlds of Fun one year. Through the years he competed in numerous tournaments and eventually earning an all expenses paid trip to Petaluma, CA. When he felt like he was past the competition age, he was happy to put on armwrestling events at different county fairs and here in Abilene at the CKFF for many years. Ken enjoyed watching his KU Jayhawks, but his real joy was attending and cheering on his six grandkids in all their sporting events. There were a lot of all day wrestling tournaments he enjoyed, even learning rules and moves.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Ethel Rohrer, In-Laws, Marvin & Helen Langdon and a Brother-In-Law, Kevin Langdon.

Ken is survived by his wife Marlys of 57 years of the home. Other survivors include his two children, son, Todd (Jenny), of Wakefield and daughter, Marci (Doug) Ferguson of Wellsville. One brother, Nevin (Blyth) Rohrer of Knob Noster, MO. A Brother-in-Law, Mic (Kris) Langdon, Abilene, and a Sister-in-Law, Launee (Norman) Durant of Solomon. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Derrek, Bret (Sheridan), Jared and Seth Ferguson, all of Ottawa and Mason and Grace Rohrer of Wakefield. One great grandson Landon Ferguson of Wellsville and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in Ken’s honor to the Zion Brethren in Christ Church.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 2, at Zion Brethren in Christ Church, 997 Highway 18. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, at the church.

Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home

Scott E. Emig

March 22, 1965 - October 19, 2026

Scott E. Emig, born March 22, 1965, was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and friend who lived life with a competitive spirit, a strong work ethic, and a love for his family that could never be questioned. He was a man of many talents, many adventures, and plenty of opinions—and if you knew Scott, you knew he was never one to sit quietly on the sidelines.

Scott was born to Don and Linda Emig, and big brother to sister Shelly. He married the love of his life, Pamela Rutz, on August 31, 1985, beginning a marriage that spanned 41 years and built a lifetime of memories, family, and shared adventures.

While Scott loved many things throughout his life, his grandchildren always held the top spot. Vaylen, Dally, Cash, Braxton, Madison, Zoey, Carter, Emerson, Sullivan, Huxley, and the newest grandchild, Tucker, arriving in December, brought him a special kind of joy. His children, Dusty, Kyle, and Shaila, came next, and there was never any doubt how proud he was of them. Scott was just beginning to settle into his favorite role all over again as he started coaching and cheering on his grandson Cash, carrying on a tradition that had been a part of his life for decades.

Scott's love of sports began early. In high school, he was active in 4-H, where he excelled in the Dairy Project, earning recognition as both a state and national winner. He also played just about every sport available, including football, basketball, track, and summer league baseball. His baseball talents earned him a place on the All-American Little League baseball team. As an adult, he continued playing fast-pitch and slow-pitch softball, spending many years on the field with his son Dusty behind the plate as his catcher.

Sports were more than a hobby for Scott; they were a way to be involved in his children's lives. He coached all three of his kids in various sports, sometimes from the coach's box and sometimes from the stands. Either way, you could hear him. Scott made sure his kids knew he was there, cheering them on, offering advice, and letting everyone else know he was their biggest supporter. His voice, enthusiasm, and unmistakable presence were as much a part of the game as the players themselves.

Scott also had a deep passion for coon hunting, a love he shared with his dad and sons. He enjoyed the competition, the dogs, and the time spent together in the outdoors. He loved competing with his dogs and took pride in seeing them perform. Over the years, he had many favorite dogs.

True to his jack-of-all-trades nature, Scott worked a variety of jobs throughout his life, including ABB, Don's Tire, and Stryten. But his favorite work was being an owner-operator truck driver. He especially loved hauling cattle, a job he returned to on and off over the last 20 years. Seven of those years were spent on the road with his son Kyle, creating memories and sharing an experience that went beyond work. Scott took pride in doing things his own way, working hard, and keeping life moving down the road.

Scott was a man who wore many hats: athlete, coach, hunter, cook, truck driver, husband, father, and Papo. But no matter what he was doing, his family remained at the center of his world. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, determination, loyalty, orneriness, and a love for competition that will live on through the generations who knew him best.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, Don Emig.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pam Emig; his children, Dusty and Jo, Kyle and Ashley, and Shaila and Lacey; and his 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Linda Emig and sister Shelly, along with extended family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. He also leaves behind his current most favorite dog, Roxy.

In keeping with Scott's memory, memorial contributions may be sent to Martin Becker for a memorial bench to be purchased at a later date.

Scott's presence will be missed on the ball field, in the woods, on the road, and most of all, at home with the family he loved so much. His voice may be quiet now, but the stories, laughter, lessons, and memories he leaves behind will continue to be heard for generations to come.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 22, at Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 23, at Danner Funeral Home.

Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home