1934
William
2014
William J. Scott
June 16, 1934 — August 16, 2014
William J. Scott, 80, a resident of Fergus Falls, formerly of Richfield, died Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home in Fergus Falls.
He was born June 16, 1934 to Arthur and Katherine Scott in Minneapolis. He attended Roosevelt High School and continued on to the University of Minnesota earning a degree specializing as a Pharmacist.
William joined the United States Navy and served from 1951 to 1954.
In July of 1974 he married Mary Thompson in Minneapolis.
William was employed at Scott Pharmacy in Minneapolis and later at Drug Emporium in Richfield.
He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Minneapolis and Richfield American Legion. William really enjoyed golfing.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Mary; brother, Ray Scott.
He is survived by his children, Dwaine Scott, Dave Scott, Doug (Carmen) Scott, Kathy (John) Bakken, Michael (Ali) Scott; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Gerry Lawrence.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com .
He was born June 16, 1934 to Arthur and Katherine Scott in Minneapolis. He attended Roosevelt High School and continued on to the University of Minnesota earning a degree specializing as a Pharmacist.
William joined the United States Navy and served from 1951 to 1954.
In July of 1974 he married Mary Thompson in Minneapolis.
William was employed at Scott Pharmacy in Minneapolis and later at Drug Emporium in Richfield.
He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Minneapolis and Richfield American Legion. William really enjoyed golfing.
Preceding him in death were his parents; wife, Mary; brother, Ray Scott.
He is survived by his children, Dwaine Scott, Dave Scott, Doug (Carmen) Scott, Kathy (John) Bakken, Michael (Ali) Scott; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Gerry Lawrence.
A graveside service will be held at a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com .
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