Scott R. Ringhand

Scott passed away suddenly at home, on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 62. After many years of stoically coping with a chronic illness, Scott is now at rest.
Scott grew up in Grafton. As a child, he enjoyed playing with hot wheels in the fields by his house. A favorite school story involved the Nuns calling his mom to discuss what he did to spiders. He enjoyed drawing and writing humorous verse. He would tell stories about burning up the streets with his high school friends. Growing up with animals, Scott was doggie dad to Bodean and Tucker, Blooe and Skylar and, most recently, Chilly and Pepper.
Scott worked various roles at Schwarz Pharma, ultimately as Distribution Supervisor. His career ended early due to the challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Known for his generous spirit, love of cheese and a legendary raspberry vodka recipe, Scott was a quiet man with a contagious laugh and quirky sense of humor. Scott often sent friends a joke or photo to make them smile. An easy-going man, Scott was fun to be around. If you were lucky, Scott would cook one of his creations for you.
For Scott, cheese was a "whey" of life. Scott not only enjoyed eating cheese but collecting all things cheese. This was one of many collections. Scott protected each room in the house with "little men.
'Scott loved riding cycles, snowmobiles – anything fast. When riding became challenging, he made the most of what he could do. He was always ready for a conversation about cars and would spend hours reading or looking at various models. He could easily recommend a car to a friend, though it could take Scott the better part of a year to decide what he would buy.
He liked watching and attending racing events. Scott listened to an array of music. He told stories of concerts attended at Alpine Valley and County Stadium during his youth and rarely missed the chance to see key bands perform. Making and drinking concoctions was par for the course.
He loved spending time with friends and enjoyed discussions with his nieces and nephews. One of Scott's greatest joys was reacquainting with niece Millie and attending her wedding to Derek last fall. This also enabled meeting his nephew, Ryan.
He will be deeply missed by his wife, Kate and his beloved beagle ''girls" Chilly and Pepper.
Scott is survived by his niblings Millie (Derek) Shrout; Ryan Clark and his great nephews (Simon, Stanley
and Fisher); sibling Beverly Henrichs, also by step-siblings.
Scott's extended family including his mother-in law (Claudia Ciurlik); brother- and sister-in laws (Beth (Mark) Wilson, Jim Ciurlik (Jill (Mary) Borsos), Joe (Bridget) Ciurlik; Jerry (Paula) Paulson; niece/nephews Martin, Jamie, Jenna Wilson and Declan Ciurlik mourn his loss.
His lifelong friend Jay Verish, along with aunts, uncles, cousins and an array of friends will feel his absence.
Scott was preceded in death by his parents (Carrie (Ray) Yankunas); (Roger (Evelyn) Ringhand); brother Robb and sister, Barb Schuster. Also, by his father-in-law (Terry Ciurlik).
To honor Scott's memory, a celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 14 at Ope! Brewing Company (6751 W. National Ave., West Allis WI) from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
In remembrance of Scott, the family asks that donations be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society.
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