Rex W. Grothusen

Rex W. Grothusen, age 83, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on November 6, 1942 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Viola Huseman Grothusen. He was resident of Scott City, Kansas since he was 2 years old.

He went to school at Manning Grade School and graduated from Scott Community High School in 1960. Rex then attended Kanas State University and graduated in May of 1965.

He married Kairn Debra Christy on July 18, 1965. To this union, 2 sons were born. Greg Allen and Todd Evan.

Rex was very involved in the Scott City community but his big love was being part of the Lake Scott Car Club.

Due to health reasons, they moved to the Lubbock, Texas area to be closer to the medical facilities he needed.

He leaves his wife - Kairn Grothusen of 60 years, Two Sons - Greg and Melinda Grothusen, Todd and Paige Grothusen, Two Grandsons - Zane & Joanne Grothusen and daughter Avelyn, Chance and Brandi Grothusen and Daughter - Brooklyn Grothusen and Son - Carson Grothusen, One Brother - David Grothusen, and Two Granddaughters- Ansley Grothusen and Aubrey Grothusen.

He was preceded in death by his Parents - Ralph & Viola Grothusen.

Rex chose to donate his body to Texas Tech University Health Science Center Institute of Anatomical Sciences.

There will be a private family memorial held at a later date.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made and sent to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, 600 SW 11th Ave, Amarillo, Texas, 79101.