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Scott Etzel Obituary
Funeral Services held 11:00 AM, Friday, January 2, 2026 at New Life Church in Foley with Pastor Pam Schrupp officiating. Visitation held from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the church on Friday. Service Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Scott Andrew Etzel was born July 6, 1962 in Moline, Illinois to Leonard and Kay (Edwards) Etzel. He married Kelly McKenney-Bast on June 19, 2021 in Aitkin, Minnesota. Scott graduated from United Township High School where he excelled in football and wrestling, and was voted Scholastic Athlete of the Year. He attended University of Northern Iowa on a full ride football scholarship where he started all 4 years. Scott graduated from the University of Northern Iowa at Cedar Falls. He obtained his Master of Education Degree in 2000 at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota. Scott taught Tech Ed and Drivers Education, he was also involved with SKILLS USA, training young people for the future for over a decade. Football was a tremendous part of Scott's life. From playing in high school, college, and signing as a free agent for the Kansas City Chiefs to coaching at Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Minnesota from 1987 to 2021 before moving to Milaca. He taught at Onamia High School since 2023 and was an active member of New Life Church in Foley. He loved his family and his grandchildren and was always willing to help people with anything they needed.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly, Milaca; children, Conrad (Amy) Etzel and Samantha Etzel; Conrad and Samantha's mother, Sara Etzel; step-children, Aaron Bast, Abbie Langman, Anna Ruschmeier, Andrew Bast, Adam Bast and Alan Bast; mother, Kay Etzel; brother, Kent (Lori) Etzel; sisters-in-law, Suzanne Etzel and Robyn Etzel-Carberry; 13 grandchildren and six nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard and brothers, Craig and Todd.
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