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Fred Scott Obituary
Oct 15, 1935 - Sep 19, 2010
Survived by wife, Diane; sons, Gary (Kim) Scott, Bob (Dianne) Scott, John (Laura) Scott; daughter, Kelly Scott; grandchildren, Addison, Courtney, Madeline, Charlie, Sienna, Makenna and Ian; brother Tom (Nancy) Scott; other family and friends.
Private family inurnment Tuesday at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation, rettsyndrome.org or (800) 818-7388. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
PACIFIC STREET CHAPEL
14151 Pacific St., 391-1664
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Scott
Cherie Barg
August 11, 2022
I worked with Fred at Ace on 90th. He was a very fun person to work with. Many of our customers would only talk to him to solve their problems. Some customers would just stop by to visit with him and enjoy his Scottish brogue. He always told the best stories and enjoyed sharing his life story
Mike Plathe
September 14, 2021
To this day, I run into people and Vendors that remember and respect Fred. I will forever.
Paul Byrd
September 14, 2020
Fred was an inspiration to me as I started in this career. He was exactly the person I wanted to be. I enjoyed talking to him at Sales Meetings and he always was full of information and fun.
Jim Duffack
September 14, 2019
Fred Scott is truly missed. Loved that guy. Jim Duffack
Chris Crittenden
September 28, 2010
John & family:
We are so deeply sorry to hear of this great peddlar's departure for the Big Sales Meeting beyond.
I've known Fred for many years during both my Auto Supply career and most currently at Murdock Industrial. He was a good friend & supporter both personally and of the Companies I've worked for. Fred had a wealth of knowledge of his industry both on the lines he sold and the competition. He wasn't afraid to "go to bat" for the distributor or the end-user. Some of his funniest & best stories were on himself and boy did he ever know how to laugh & cut-up. We always had a standing joke about a certain vendor who put the same $5 service charge on a $100 order or on a $20,000+ order. The Rep World could stand a lot more Fred's & a lot fewer arrogant, know-it-alls who are out only for the bucks with no loyalties to old friends & supporters. Folks who were lucky enough to have known & worked with him came away from the transaction better people. He was very proud of his entire family & if you really wanted to see him grin just ask about the grandkids!
My prayers and blessings go out to all of Fred's family & friends. He will be truly missed by everyone who he touched.
C.C.
Dave Cole
September 28, 2010
Technically Fred & his agency worked for me at American Tool, but in reality he worked for American Tool, his customers, his agency and then me. That was always OK with me.
He was always a gentlemen whose customers loved to see him.
I called him "Fearless" Fred. The first time we worked together in NE he arrived 30 minutes late to pick me up and then he ran out of gas one mile from our meeting. You have to be "Fearless" to pull that one off.
September 28, 2010
We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Fred Scott. We had just began to work with Fred. We could see that he had great knowledge of the industry. Our condolences go out to his family.
Don Loveless GMN USA
Rich Clem
September 27, 2010
I was shocked and very saddened to hear of Fred's passing. He represented his companies with a deep passion and made working together a fun experience over the decades I had the privilege of working with him. My condolences to his family.
Jim Duffack
September 25, 2010
Fred Scott was a wonderful man. He is one of my lifetime best friends.His family Gary, Bob, John, Kelly, Diane, Kim, Laura, Diane,Grandkids, are special people. It was truly a honor and privledge to be Freds close friend. There will be a tribute to Fred Scott golf outing in the spring. Everyone will be invited even if you don't play golf. A celebration of Fred's life.
September 24, 2010
Very Sorry for your loss...I just met Fred three weeks ago at a football game...he came to watch his granddaughter dance and my son Christian was running around with his grandson Ian, who is in his class. We stood together and watched them run around and laughed at all their energy and just got to talking to eachother for awhile. What a nice man!
Shannon Stremick & Family
Jim Pavik
September 23, 2010
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Fred Scott. I work for an industrial distributor in Cedar Rapids IA, and Fred would always stop in to see me. He and I had great visit's and I always appreciated his laughter and sincerity. He will always be remembered by me fondly, and his memory will always make me smile thinking about him.
Stephanie Lakin
September 23, 2010
Fred Scott was a fine gentleman who stopped to say hello to everyone in the office. His sense of humor and witty conversation kept all of us entertained when Fred visited us at Deco Tool Supply. I will remain inspired with Fred's dedication to his work and the sheer longevity of his career. I wish to express my condolences to Fred's family and friends.
allie melograno
September 23, 2010
I am very sad to hear of Fred's death. I worked with him over the course of about 6 years and he was one of my all-time favorite reps! He was also just a wonderful person-very caring, very funny, very dedicated, a person of true integrity. The love he had for his wife and family was evident in every conversation we had. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Larry & Shari Pieper
September 23, 2010
To the family of Fred Scott: I had the privilege of working with Fred (and later Gary, Bob and John) when I started at Petersen Manufacturing 30 years ago. If one of his customers in NE had an emergency and needed tools, Fred would drive down, have us invoice the order on the spot and he'd deliver them. He was just a great salesman who gave it all for his customers. We worked many hardware shows together and the time passed quickly with Fred to converse with.
Larry and I also worked with Fred at a couple of the DeWitt Civic Club pancake feeds and boy, the stories he could tell! It helped lighten the work of frying pancakes.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. He will be missed greatly.
September 23, 2010
Fred Scott represented my Company US Tape Company. He was not just a salesman, but a very good friend who will be missed greatly. We always had a bet on how many games the KC Royals would win He won most of the time. He was loved by everyone back east at our factory. I will miss our phone calls that we still made to one another. It was an honor to have known him
David Gershon
VP of US Tape Company
Adrianna Magistro
September 22, 2010
God bless you Fred. Sundays won't be the same without you.
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am a high school friend of Gary's. Jim Duffack told us about Fred. We are so sorry for your loss.
Kim & Mark Brummer
Alan Byrd
September 22, 2010
I have had the privilege of knowing Fred for the better part of 25 years, as both a business colleague and friend. Every encounter with Fred yielded a new story, each more interesting that the last, largely due to the teller.
A more gracious man , there has never been. My wife and father-in-law met Fred but one time, but because of how he treated them they, often spoke of Fred as if he were a life long friend.
After their one meeting, Fred sent my wife several options for weight loss . My wife laughed and laughed. When I ask Fred why he had sent her this information he realized that he meant to send her literature on skin care products. The weight loss suggestions were meant for someone else.
Fred will be missed by many, and remembered by all that had the opportunity to meet him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Ane Petersen Shields
September 22, 2010
To the family of Fred Scott: I have very fond memories of Fred when he worked in DeWitt. He ate lunch almost every day at our house where my mother, Virginia Petersen, cooked lunch for my dad Richard Petersen, my brother Allen Petersen, and the rest of us. He spoke at my brother Allen's memorial service in Chicago in 2007 when he died. I learned a lot about marketing from the conversations that happened around our kitchen table. I now own a company that Allen began shortly before he died, called Petersen Brands, and the lessons I learned from Fred and my family have been very valuable. Although I don't know the rest of you, please know that Fred was an extrememly large part of my growing up years. I am hugely grateful that he was in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and the days to come.
Ane Petersen Shields and the Slide Sledge family
September 22, 2010
With our deepest regrets we at Puckett Tools and Acme Electric wish to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss to you and your extended family. Fred enjoyed what he was doing therefore we enjoyed doing business with him
Dennis Puckett Becky Puckett Keith Goodwin
September 22, 2010
September 22nd, 2010
Fred Scott was a valued friend and supporter in the Industrial Market.
I will always have fond memories of
working with him in the field and market place. Sorry to hear of his passing. Leo Helsel, Wichita, Kansas
Mike Ervin
September 22, 2010
Diana,Gary,Bob,John,& Kelly,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Fred's passing. He was a dear friend and mentor.
Anytime we worked together.... no matter what town we were in, Fred always had this great little spot for lunch. I was never disappointed.
I will greatly miss him.
Tami (Cox) & Ken Bieber
September 22, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Fred's passing this week. I have very fond memories of working with him at American Tool and visiting his office in Omaha. What a classy guy!
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time.
Sara Brown
September 21, 2010
Diane and Kelly,
It was just a short time ago that we first met you all. I was delighted to share a taco dinner with my new neighbors and Randy on your patio. My son enjoyed your company too when you had him over for brats! He thought Fred was pretty cool! I knew the moment I met you and your family, that we were blessed. Fred shared his love of his life, Diane, his wonderful sons and grandchildren, and his dear sweet daughter Kelly. He was great at offering neighborly tips and truly made us feel welcome! He loved the golf outings with his sons, and spoke fondly of the memories he had from coaching his sons with baseball. He loved the quiet little spot up at Boystown that you had family picnics at. He inspired me to visit your pristine church with the wonderful music and awesome pastor. Fred was so kind to my son, who was looking forward to learning a few throwing tips from Fred. Fred offered neighborly kindness like that of my own father. "For I know the plans I have for you", said our Lord. We are blessed to have known Fred, even if only for a short while. It was in His great plans that brought us together as neighbors. Diane and Kelly, may you feel peace and comfort, knowing your old neighbors care and lift you up in prayer. God bless you and your family. Most sincerely, Sara Brown and David
Missy Wilkerson
September 21, 2010
I was deeply saddened when I heard of Fred's passing. I first had the privilege of meeting Fred when he visited the Wilmington, OH office of the American Tool Company. What a wonderful man he was! Of course he had the whole office in an uproar as he had a tendency to do everywhere he went! He had a big personality and an even bigger heart. Diane, Gary, John, Bob and Kelly..my heart goes out to all of you and your families. I know what a loss this is for all of you. I also know what a wonderful family you are and have confidence that you will find strength in each other. You are in my continued thoughts and prayers.
The Hurley's
September 21, 2010
John, Laura, and kids,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Matt, Mary Ellen, Kate and Annie
Jim Luley
September 21, 2010
I had the privilege of working and traveling with Fred over the past few years. He was not just an associate, but a good friend. As we shared meals together on the road our conversation would always turn to Fred's family and friends. His wife and family, golf and Husker's football were always favorite topics of conversation. Fred was my good friend, and I will miss him very much.
thomas malowney
September 21, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Truely unique. I've enjoyed my friendship with him over these many years, whether through business or our weekly football pool. My condolences to his wonderful family.
Paul Byrd
September 21, 2010
The Scott Family has always been kind to me and even though I knew Gary before I met Fred, I was lucky to have met him and see where the kndness came from. May the coming days provide great memories
Phil & Christine Welch
September 21, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was such a gentleman, and a first class salesman. We are very grateful for the many good times we've shared, and always think of Fred fondly.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy
September 21, 2010
Fred was my brother- in-law and was a good friend. Fred had a generous heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. If Fred was you friend, he was your friend for life. Fred was a great husband and father and had a joy of life that was infectious. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten and remembered with much love and true affection.If heaven doesn't run a football pool, I know they will from now on. Randy
Bruce & Pam McDougall
September 21, 2010
I first met Fred almost 30 years ago when I started working at Petersen Manufacturing in DeWitt, Nebraska. He was always friendly, very passionate about his work and you could hear his laugh throughout the office. I'll always remember the fun times we had at work and "choir practices" after work. He was always the life of the party. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers for Fred's family.
Scott Poepping
September 21, 2010
Although I don't remember the game in question some 30+ years ago, I still remember the bet..Fred put up a milkshake vs. me mowing his lawn. I really enjoyed that milkshake! One of many good memories of growing up as a neighbor of Fred and the Scott family. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Mike Plathe
September 21, 2010
Fred was a co-worker and more importantly a friend. My wife and son called him uncle Fred, my daughter called him cookie-man. Fred became part of who I am today. I want his wife and children to know I have great memories of Fred, and will think about him for as long as I live. GOD BLESS
Katie Schenkelberg
September 21, 2010
I had the privilege of meeting Fred at my mom's work when I was 9yrs old. I was very shy and to make me laugh he jokingly told me he was a ballerina. So the name "Fred the Ballerina", stuck.
9 years later, I started going to the same mass at Christ the King, where he was an usher. Every single Sunday after mass I stopped to talk to him and made sure never to leave without a bear hug. When I left for school 3 weeks ago, that Sunday was no different.
My prayers and blessings go out to all of Fred's family, he will be greatly missed.
Diana Miller
September 21, 2010
I worked with and around Fred for many years at Wright and Wilhelmy. What a great person. He will be truly missed.
Kevin O'Bannon
September 21, 2010
I will always remember Fred and the fun times we had over the past 30 years. He was a true friend and someone I always enjoyed talking to. His love for his family was evident and he will be missed.
John Robert
September 21, 2010
I was deeply saddened to hear of Fred's passing. He was a fine, fine gentleman and I was proud to have known him, to have worked with him and to have been able to call him a friend.
I have many great memories of Fred and of course, recall many times that he made us all laugh. He will be missed.
All my best to the entire family.
With fond memories,
John Robert
Michele Poepping-Faulkner
September 21, 2010
So sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Thinking of you all.
Bob Eichelberg
September 20, 2010
I had the honor to meet Fred almost 35 years ago. The pride he showed for his family, friends and business was unmatched. We have lost a great friend, inspirition and role model. There was never a time, that he did not want to talk about Gary, John, Bob or Kelly. I hope all the people in heaven are ready for Fred, the greatest salesman ever. He will be selling something there, as he once said, he would never retire. My prayers and blessings go out to the family, he was a great one....be proud.
Carl Stevens
September 20, 2010
Western Borders team out of the Pacific NW shared many interesting, good and other times with Fred and will mis our comrad - from the rep business. Our best to and for his family and friends.
September 20, 2010
Sorry to hear about Fred. We will put you and your family in our prayers.
Ron & Vera Kuss
Don Cashmore
September 20, 2010
Fred was always a caring and friendly man. As a young salesman he taught me quite a bit about sales and life. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Save me a badge in your booth Fred!
Brad & Lisa Wilson
September 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fred will be missed.
Jeff Holbrook
September 20, 2010
Scott Family,
I will miss your father. What a great man! The golf world and his family will feel a great void. I will keep him in my prayers.
Jeff Holbrook
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