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Richard Lee Scott, 86, of Elkhart, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, at his residence in Elkhart.
He was born Aug. 8, 1939, in Bourbon, to Jerry Dewey and Edna Christina (Bradbury) Scott. On June 20, 1965, he married Aloma Marie Schutz. She preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2021.
Surviving are two children, Christina (Douglas) Krugh of Elkhart, Michael Scott of Papillion, Nebraska; nine grandchildren, Dustin Hoy, Michael Hoy, Jarod Krugh, Jessica Scott, Allison Scott, Peyton Scott, Alexis Scott, Brittany Krugh, Courtney Reaper; seven great-grandchildren, Mason, Elijah, Ember, Aubrey, Edith, Kinsley and Abigail. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and three sisters, Betty Lou Scott, Bonnie Jean Scott and Virginia Ruth (Scott) Richardson. Richard was employed as an accountant at Bock Industries and Cover Master in Elkhart. He was a former member of the Dunlap Lions Club, a trustee with the Lions Eye Bank, a member of the 2 Cylinder Club and a band dad with the Concord Marching Band.He enjoyed working on Maytag Washing Machine engines and old John Deere engines.
A celebration of life service will be Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at 3 p.m. at the Dunlap United Methodist Church. Pastor Melissa Englehart will preside, and burial will be private at a later date in Prairie Street Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with his care.
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