Scott Mancel

Scott Richard Mancel, age 61, of Green Bay, passed away on December 31, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1963 to Gene and Rose Mancel in Milwaukee, WI. 

Scott grew up in the Milwaukee area, spending his time playing hockey, competing in swimming events, playing football, and going to Bucks games. It was during this time that he also became a serious Green Bay Packers fan, a trait that would follow him for life. He joined the Army at the age of 17 as a Helicopter Repairman, and was stationed in Savannah and Korea during his years of service. He even reenlisted and received two Honorable Discharges. Scott loved his experiences in the military and was incredibly proud of his family members who also served, to include his father Gene Mancel (Marine), daughter Rebekah Sawyer (Air Force), nephew James Oberle (Army), and son-in-law, Donald Sawyer (Army). While serving, he found and dedicated his life to the Lord and began his educational pursuit that would eventually lead to him earning his Masters of Divinity and becoming a Methodist Minister. In the years following, Scott became a father to his three daughters, of whom he was always very proud. Scott was an amazing, loving, supportive father who was always there for his girls, no matter what life brought about. They always knew they could count on him for anything and they always felt lucky and blessed to have him as their dad. He later switched careers and entered the oil business where he would eventually become a very successful account manager for Ferrellgas, a position that he was very proud of. It was during the start of his career in the oil business that he met his beautiful wife, Sarah, and from there they built a great life together that lasted 20 years. 

During his life, Scott enjoyed spending time with people. He was the life of the party, full of energy as he lit up any room he entered. While he was very intelligent and could talk theology, politics, philosophy and so much more, he was also very funny and knew how to make anyone laugh. Scott was a hard worker and an extremely generous man; he always made sure his family was taken care of. He was also very caring and comforting and he had a sensitive side that only his closest friends and family saw. During his life, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going out to Penny Lake, watching football games to include cheering on the Packers and the Badgers, and playing golf. Scott’s faith in the Lord also became a strong foundation in his life early on. He was confident in his salvation and was not afraid of moving on from this life to the next. Although the strong faith he held does not ease the pain of his loved ones, it does give them some comfort in knowing he is in a better place and that they will see him again one day. Scott was a one-of-a-kind, truly amazing man who was deeply loved by so, so many and who will be terribly missed. 

Scott is survived by his loving Wife, Sarah Mancel, Daughter, Rebekah (Donald) Sawyer, Daughter, Abigail Mancel, Daughter, Anna Mancel, Grandson, Conner Hoeppner, Stepdaughter, Amanda (Wendell) Parker, Stepdaughter, Elizabeth Vallee, many step-grandchildren and one step-great grandchild, all of whom he all treated as his own. He is further survived by his Mother, Rose Mancel, Brother, Glenn (Linda) Mancel, Brother, Greg (Suzie Barnhouse) Mancel, Brother, Jeff Mancel, Sister, Marla (Shack) Wimbish, Sister, Lisa Kielblock, Sister, Gina (Tim) Ready as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Gene Mancel, Granddaughter, Lily Sawyer, Nephew, James Oberle, Nephew, William (Billy) Paton and Brother-in-law, Larry Kielblock. 

A Graveside service will be held Oct. 25th, 1pm at Concordia Cemetery in Rosholt, WI with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Rosholt Fair Park.

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