Donald Clifford Scripter, 89, died January 20th, 2026, in Clay Center, KS. He was born on July 9th, 1936, in Longford, the son of Clifford and Agnes (Carlson) Scripter. Don was raised on a farm in the Longford community and was a graduate of Longford High School. He married Shirley Livengood on January 27, 1957. They lived in the Longford area before moving to the Morganville community. Don established Longford Mill Products, Inc. with his father Clifford and brother Richard (Bud), which they operated together for over 30 years. Don was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church. Don and Shirley have made their home in Clay Center since 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, his parents and sisters Lois Winston, Delores Botz & his brother, Richard (Bud) Scripter.
Survivors:
Daughter: Cindy and husband David Schulze of Rockwall, TX
Daughter: Sandy and husband Mike Rothfuss of Clay Center, KS
Daughter: Deanna and husband Chad Agler of Tecumseh, KS
Brother: Larry and wife Mary Scripter of Niwot, CO
Sister: Bonnie and husband Tim Snyder of Aurora, CO
Sister-in-Law: Dorothy (Dotty) Scripter of Clay Center, KS
Sister-in-Law: Wava and husband Gersh Ware of Longford, KS
Grandchildren: Dustin and wife Danielle Rothfuss; Crystie and husband Casey Kelly, Derek Rothfuss and partner Amanda Smith; Caysie and husband Keven Rowan; Danae and husband Nathan Fink; Kylie Schulze and husband Brandt Van Unen; Mayci and husband Jacob Paxton; Tori and husband Luke Berning.
Great-Grandchildren: Addie Kelly, Daelynn Rothfuss, Aybrie Kelly, Norah Rothfuss, Rylee Rowan, Tenley Rothfuss, Raegan Rowan, Collin Rothfuss, Nash Rothfuss, Cohen Fink, Ryan Rothfuss, Kenna Fink, Eleanor Berning, Lucy Berning, Amber Paxton, Wiles Berning and Hazel Paxton.
Funeral Services:
10:30 AM Tuesday, January 27th, 2026.
United Methodist Church in Clay Center, KS
Minister: Pastor Lillian Flegle
Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KS
Visitation: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Monday, January 26th, at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center KS
Memorials: Morganville United Methodist Church or Clay Center Amateur Baseball Association (CCABA) c/o the funeral home.
