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David Scotten Obituary
221 North Meridian
Portland, Indiana 47371
260-726-7171
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David A. Scotten, age 94, of Portland passed away Sunday December 28, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Clayton, Indiana on April 26, 1931 the son of Alva and Irma (Gulley) Scotten. He was married to Joy Moody in 1976 and she passed away in 2015. David was a graduate of Clayton High School, served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, and member of Jay County Hospital Aux. and American Legion Post #211. He had owned and operated the Portland Dairy Queen and prior to that worked for StrongBerg Carlson in the telephone business traveling to thirtytwo states. He enjoyed doing stained glass work and had worked security at the Indianapolis 500 for over twenty years.
Surviving is two daughters Jackie Scotten of Flushing, Michigan and Teresa Rummel of Pleasant Hill, California, his companion Dru Noble of Portland, two step-children Mary Ann Sheller of Valapairso, Indiana and John Sheller of Sarasota, Florida, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren
There will be no funeral services. Burial will be in the Salamonia Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Jay County Hospital Aux. Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland are handling the arrangements. Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com
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