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Obituary for Richard I. "Dick" Scott

Richard I. "Dick"  Scott
Mr. Richard I. “Dick” Scott, age 86 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Oak Tree Villas.

Dick was born April 24, 1930 in Jefferson City, Mo. the son of John L. and Ethelene Blume Scott. He was married on June 9, 1950 in Jefferson City, Mo. to Dorothy L. Oidtman, who preceded him in death on August 4, 1989.

Dick was a 1948 graduate of St. Peter High School. Following high school, he served his country in the Navy as a Seaman Apprentice. After completing his service, he enrolled in night school at the University of Missouri at Columbia, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1958.

He was employed with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for thirty-six years, working as a store manager and territory salesman at various locations in Missouri and Iowa. After retiring from Firestone, he was employed as a Realtor with Century 21, McDowell Realty.

Dick was a member of St. Peter Church where he was a Charter Participant with the Perpetual Adoration at the church. He was a member of the Class of ‘48 Alumni Assn. and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Dan Coppin Assembly 573.

He enjoyed reading, playing cards, and traveling with Clara, his longtime friend and classmate. He was happy when assisting others, whether fixing or repairing broken items or chauffeuring them to appointments. Most importantly, he cherished time visiting and talking with his friends and family.

Survivors include: one daughter, Susan M. Duchene and her husband Jim (favorite son-in-law) of Chanhassen, Minnesota; one son, Robert L. Scott and his wife Carol of Jefferson City, Mo.; his longtime friend, Clara Bolden of Jefferson City, Mo,; one brother-in-law, Bob Paden of Quincy, Illinois; three sisters-in-law: Susan Scott, Sandy Oidtman, and Carol Crader and her husband Larry of Jefferson City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Lisa Duchene of White Bear Township, Minnesota, Sara Barthel of Big Lake, Minnesota, Kelly Randall and her husband Forrest of Chanhassen, Minnesota; and two great grandchildren, Wyatt and Madison Barthel of Big Lake, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ruth Scott; and three brothers and one sister-in-law, Harold Scott, Edward Scott and his wife Bette, and William Scott. His grandson-in-law, Matt Barthel, passed away the same day as Dick from an automobile accident in Minnesota.

Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 with a prayer service to be conducted at 3:15 p.m. Monday in the Freeman Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Reverend Simeon Etonu officiating. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Vogelweid Special Learning Center or St. Peter Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary.

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