Scott Richard Muhlenbeck

Scott Richard Muhlenbeck

Scott Richard Muhlenbeck, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Born on May 18, 1955, Scott was the beloved son of the late Richard and Mildred (Singleton) Muhlenbeck. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Thomas Merkt.

Scott is survived by his children, Jacklyn (Steven) Fuchs and Corey (Angela Aimone) Muhlenbeck; his sister, Deborah Merkt; his nephew, Matthew Merkt; and his cherished grandchildren, Colton and Weston Fuchs. His family was the center of his world, and he poured his heart into supporting them in every way.

Throughout his life, Scott worked hard and wore many hats. He began as a farm hand, later worked maintenance and drove trucks for Merkts Cheese, served as an EMT-I with LJH Ambulance Service, and proudly became Fire Chief and EMT with the Bristol Fire Department. He was also a skilled craftsman who built and installed custom countertops and cabinetry.

Scott had a competitive spirit and a love of sports. He was a multiple-time state horseshoe champion, playing for The Bristol House as part of the Tavern League, the Kenosha Horseshoe Club, and for a few years with Drifters in Paddock Lake. In his younger years, he bowled in local leagues on various teams. He was also an avid pheasant hunter, and when not in sports mode, he could be found cheering for his favorite teams-the Packers and Brewers-sticking with them through every heartbreaking season and never giving up hope for the next one.

Fishing was another of Scott's lifelong joys. He shared countless outings with Corey, including a memorable trip to Canada, and passed down that same love of the sport to his grandson Weston. His grandchildren also hold fond memories of his care and adventures together-especially the legendary donut runs and Burger King trips after school. (Although as Colt often points out, he usually had to hear about those donut runs secondhand, since he was stuck in school while Grandpa and Wes were off on their adventures.)

Scott had a gift for teaching and storytelling. He sparked his daughter Jacky's fascination with medicine by explaining the human body and recounting experiences from his days as an EMT. He also gave back to the community through coaching youth softball, attending every school function, and being a constant presence in the lives of his family.

To those who knew him, Scott was dependable, kind, and deeply rooted in family and community-with just enough mischief to keep things fun. His legacy lives on in the lessons he taught, the values he modeled, and the memories his family will treasure forever.

A celebration of Scott's life will be held at Jeddy's Bar located at 1660 240th Ave-Kansasville, Wis. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 12 noon until 3:30 p.m. As per Scott's wishes, the Packer game will be on and drinks will be served. Arrangements were entrusted to the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH. Please sign the online guest book for Scott at www.strangfh.com.