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Kenneth Scott Obituary
LIMA: Kenneth Howard Scott, 84 of Lima, Ohio died 10:59 A.M. Sunday September 14, 2014 at Springview Manor in Lima, Ohio.
Born February 28, 1930 in Elyria, Ohio, he was the son of the late Franklin Scott and the late Pearl (Kreis) Scott.
Mr. Scott married Shan Lee Bergeman on June 1, 1985. She preceded him on March 17, 2008.
He served in the Army National Guard for eleven years during the Korean Conflict.
He was employed with Sears for 42 Years at Mansfield, Zanesville, Canton, Tiffin and coming to Lima in 1971 where he stayed until his retirement in 1989 as Store Manager. He then retired from the YMCA after 21 years in 2011.
He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church; Lima Rotary Club Past President; BBB-& Credit Bureau Past President; United Way-Past Pres & Campaign Chairman-1980; YMCA past president and on the board of directors; Salvation Army Board Member; Past Chairman American Heart Assoc. Ohio/West Virginia Affiliate; February Heart Month Campaign Chairman 1986-87 & 88; American Heart Association Ohio Affiliate Development Chairman 1989,1990 and 1991. Past President American Heart Association- Allen County Division; Lima Mall Association past President; Past President of the Filibuster's;Goodwill Board; Past Chamber of Commerce Board member; Past Junior Achievement Board Member; Past Chairman St Rita's Advisory Board; Senior Citizens Services Building Steering Committee; Life Member of the Elks Lodge BPOE #54; Past Advisory Board member for the Sky Bank; Venus Lodge #152 F&AM -Mansfield-a 60 year member; Consistory 60 years-32 degree Valley of Columbus; 60 year member of Mansfield Chapter, Council, Commandery; Member and Past Chairman Mental Health and Drug Board of Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties; Board member of the Lima Symphony; Past Board Member of The Lima Soap Box.
Surviving are: a son, Kevin Scott of Ft. Madison, IA; two daughters, Karla Scott (Kathy Scowby) of Bellevue, KY and Toree (Don) Hefner of Lima, OH; five grandchildren, Bret Scott of Ft. Madison, IA, Brittany Scott of Bellevue, KY, Elizabeth "Beth" Siebert of Atlanta, GA, Jennifer Fullerton of Matthews, SC, Lily Scowby of Bellevue, KY; and four great grandchildren; a sister, Minerva (Larry) Robinson of Columbus, OH; former wife, JoAnn Scott of Bellevue, KY; and a dear friend, Marilynn Hodler of Lima, OH.
Visitation: Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Masonic Services will be conducted by Lima Lodge 205 F&AM. Funeral Service will be on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Pastor Michael Phillips will officiate. Interment will be in Iberia Cemetery, Iberia, Ohio at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Y.M.C.A . or Salvation Army.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Scott
Terri & Paul Logsdon
September 17, 2014
I have known Ken most of my life. He and JoAnn were my parents dear friends. He was a gentle man and his laughter I will always remember. I remember going to there house and always excited to see Karla and Kevin. We would play outside all day long. They had the biggest house I have ever seen as a child. They always made me feel like part of there family. I loved him dearly and he will be missed by so many.
Jack Schaefer
September 17, 2014
Having worked under and later with Ken, my wife, Belle and myself send sincere
condolensces and are saddened by Ken's passing.
Donald Kreis
September 17, 2014
To those remaining in life, and remember
Kenny and his achievements in family are
to be rewarded. Kenny was one of our
ushers at Shirley and I's wedding service at St.Pauls Lutheran Church in
on September 27, 1952.
My condolences and the best to all his
family survivors at your family lose.
Patricia Pike
September 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Scott family, he was a wonderful step-grandfather to our girls - Beth and Jen. He was a very kind man and loved by many.
Michael Rahrig
September 16, 2014
So sorry for your loss!The boys have been great friends of mine for years!Norma was a great Mother ,Wife and great frien!d will truly be missed!
September 16, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for your loss. He
was a great Sears manager. He will always
be Mr. Scott to so many former employees.
Mary Glaze
September 16, 2014
I enjoyed his friendship while serving on the Salvation Army Board and working with him through the YMCA. He offered a great amount of time and help to the many organizations in Lima. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Dave & Linda Hardy
Erica Simon
September 15, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Scott Family
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