O.E. "Gene" Rothman, 77, Seneca, MO passed into eternal rest June 8, 2026 at Freeman Hospital after an illness.

Otho Eugene Rothman was born December 9, 1948 in Wichita, KS the son of Otho "Bud" E. Rothman and Edythe (Songer) Rothman. Gene was a 1967 graduate of Seneca High School. He joined the US Navy in 1968 and served his country retiring in 1988. Gene served in the Pacific Fleet on the USS Kitty Hawk and served two tours in Japan where he met his wife Natsumi Yabuki. After retiring from the US Navy Gene worked in the security industry. He formerly was an assistant Scout Leader, he loved fishing, watching Seneca Indian Football, traveling and visiting presidential libraries throughout the country. Gene was a member of the Seneca First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of almost 53 years, Natsumi Rothman; three sons, John Rothman, Ray Rothman, Ken Rothman; one daughter, Tina; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Seneca First Baptist Church with Bro. Rod Van Gorkhom officiating. Burial will be in the Seneca Cemetery with Alec Rothman, Brian Killion, Dade Rothman, Ryley Fernadez, Jeremia Ptritchett and Isaac serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stanley McCarty, Tom Marrs, Corliss Miss, Clyde Whitehead, Jim Wright, Mike Miller, Bob Haycook and Everett Renfro.