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Scott Wettlaufer Obituary
Scott H. Wettlaufer, age 66, passed away on February 7, 2021. He was born April 23, 1954 to Harry and Ann Wettlaufer in Detroit, Michigan. He was an adored husband, father, artist, and scientist. He recently retired from the University of Michigan after a 35-year research career in plant physiology and medical research. Scott was deeply passionate about music, gardening, and art. You can view his artwork at https://www.calligraphicartmi.com/.
Scott is survived by his wife Shannon O'Dell; son Shawn, and daughter Lauren; mother Ann; sisters Lori Wettlaufer and Carrie Welles Minorini and brother Drew Wettlaufer. He is preceded in death by his father Harry. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South Lyon Active Faith.
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Elizabeth Lapp Colombo
February 26, 2021
Dear Wettlaufer family, I was shocked and saddened to learn from a friend about Scott. I am so sorry about your dear husband, father and brother. Our families have known each other for many years, our parents friends. I was in elementary school with Scott, at Barnum and Seaholm, too, but as we moved on to bigger schools, we were less in contact. I'm sorry I didn't know him as the scientist and the artist that he became. Scott was a really nice guy from a really nice family (when "nice" wasn't so over used to dillute its meaning). My most sincere condolences for his passing, a big hug for the whole family.
Duncan Hilchey and Amy Christian
February 19, 2021
Dearest Shannon, Shawn and Lauren. Our hearts go out to you. Your loss of Scott is ours as well. Scott was a man for all seasons: a talented artist, research scholar, and occasional athlete. Yet he never grew out of being the kind and unassuming midwestern kid with the sandy blond mop of hair. And he truly had one of the world’s great smiles.
His words have hung above our bed for thirty years, a wedding present that we will always treasure:
Running water.
Endless stream
Of life
Two drops
Merge becoming
one together, forever
Finding peace
through partial
loss of self.
We are thinking of you all and hope you’ll eventually feel peace and joy in your memories. See you on the other side, brother.
Patty Urban
February 17, 2021
I am so sad to hear of Scott's untimely passing. I so enjoyed working with Scott & was honored to see some of his wonderful art work. He was so kind, warm and caring to everyone he encountered. He will really be missed. My heart goes out to his family.
barbara brown
February 17, 2021
Scott was such a dear friend, a fellow book artist and talented calligrapher. We got together regularly, with his wonderful Shannon, for lunches with a group of book artists, and I treasure those times. I and the rest of our group will miss him so much. I send love to Shannon and the family.
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