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Linn County News

Published April 2, 2025

 

Frank Scott DeRemus age 57 of Blue Mound, Kan., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home in Blue Mound.

Scott was born June 21, 1967, in Olathe, Kan., to Frank Fox and Sharon K. (Chadwick) DeRemus. On August 11, 1994, Scott and Jennifer Logan were married in Olathe, Kan. They made their home in Blue Mound in 2016.

Scott worked doing construction for most of his life. He was a 3rd generation paint contractor. After retiring, his passion was carpentry and woodworking. In his free time, Scott enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. He was an avid bass fisherman, he kept a fishing pole in every vehicle, always on the lookout for the next place to fish. He loved to cook, almost as much as he enjoyed eating! Scott was a member of The BARN Church in Blue Mound.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dakota Gene Fox DeRemus; his parents Frank DeRemus and Sharon Schuler; one sister Wendy Bond. 

Survivors include his wife, Jennifer of the home, daughter Krystal Robertson, two grandchildren; Dakota and Bentley Robertson, two brothers; Wesley DeRemus and Martin Joe (& wife Chris) DeRemus, one sister Rhonda Thompson and his beloved dog Zeke. Scott is also survived by nieces; Misty DeRemus, Ashley Timmons, Annabelle DeRemus, Samantha McCarley, Sherelle McCarley-Kreusch, Sheena McCarley and Ariane Robinson. Nephews; Oakley DeRemus, Timothy McCarley, Gunder Logan and Curtis Logan and other extended family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 2-4 p.m. at The BARN Church at 2503 Kansas Highway 3, Blue Mound, Kan. 66010.

 

 

 

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