Service Information
Wayne W. Scott, age 88, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on August 2, 2021, at his home in Hutchinson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery. The service will be held in the school gymnasium, please use the East entrance.
Gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service, 10:00-11:00 A.M.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Wayne Scott was born on September 21, 1932, in Russell, MN. He was the son of Walter and Blanche (Makovsky) Scott. Wayne was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He graduated from Pine River High School in 1950 and from Bemidji State University in 1952 with a two-year provisional license in Elementary Education. He earned a B.S. Degree in 1957 from Bemidji State and furthered his education at the University of Minnesota earning a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to these degrees, he also earned a remedial reading and special education license from St. Cloud State University.
Wayne was drafted into military service in the United States Army on January 15, 1953 in Fort Sheridan, IL and served his country during the Korean War as a weapons instructor and general supply specialist at Fort Riley, KS and Camp McCoy, WI. He received Honorable Discharge from active duty on January 14, 1955, in Fort Riley, KS and achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Wayne's teaching career began in Barnesville, MN, where he taught 6th grade before being drafted into the army. Upon his return, he taught 4th and 5th grade for one and a half years in Pine River, MN, before settling in Hutchinson as an elementary teacher in 1957. After eleven years in the classroom teaching 4th and 6th grade, he moved into K-12 Remedial Reading for six years and then spent 20 years in Special Education. His career spanned 40 years before retiring in 1995.
While teaching in Hutchinson, Wayne met Barbara (Flynn), a Kindergarten teacher. They were married on August 22, 1959, at St. Anne's Catholic Church in LeSueur, MN. This marriage was blessed with three children, Michael, Karen, and Thomas. Wayne and Barbara resided in Hutchinson and proudly raised their children. They shared 60 years of marriage. The two of them enjoyed trips to Duluth and various Minnesota casinos.
Wayne was a loving husband, amazing father, and committed educator for the Hutchinson Public Schools. He was Hutchinson Public School's first-ever special education coordinator. To many people, he was known as the calm man with the answers. To others, he was known as "Mr. Special Ed". In addition to teaching and coordinating the special education program, he also served on numerous committees and served in leadership roles for the school district. He was the membership chairman for the Hutchinson Education Association, chief negotiator for the teachers of Hutchinson Public School District #423. He was known to be a numbers guy, but mostly for his patience and persistence in striving for a fair contract for the teachers. His efforts did not go unnoticed as he was nominated for Teacher of the Year in 1988 by his colleagues and became the Jaycee Educator of the Year in 1993. He was described by his colleagues as very calm, an excellent listener/problem solver, and well respected by administration, teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and students.
Wayne served the community in many ways as a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Parish Council, a representative for St. Anastasia on the Diocesan Council, reader at church, and St. Anastasia School board member. He worked at the McLeod County Fair every summer in ticket sales for over 20 years. Wayne was a member of the Hutchinson Tennis Association, member of the American Legion Post 96, and he delivered Meals on Wheels for many years alongside his wife during retirement.
Wayne's kindness, dry sense of humor, words of wisdom, generosity, and thoughtfulness will be forever loved and forever missed; blessed be his memory.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Blanche Scott; Wife, Barbara; Sister, Dorothy King; Brother-In-Law, Orville King; Sister-In-Law, Donna (Flynn) Browne; Brother-In-Law, William Browne; Nephews, David Browne and William Browne; Niece, Jeannie Brown-Lambert; Many other relatives and friends.
Wayne is survived by his: Children, Michael Scott and his wife, Mary; Karen Scott; Thomas Scott; Brother, Darrell Scott and his wife, Ann; many Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hutchinson High School Dollars for Scholars or the Minnesota Special Olympics.
Debi Decker says
Dear Mike, Karen and Tom,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Now those two, of your Mom and Dad, are reunited in Heaven. I hope that gives you some consolation in this sad time. Somehow, I was just thinking of Wayne yesterday, wondering how he was doing. Guess that he’s pretty great having achieved his Eternal Rest. Blessings to you all.
Debi Decker
Bobbi Ludewig says
Karen, So sorry for you loss. He was a good man. Bobbi Ludewig
Jerry and Pat Hoikka says
We are so sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing. He was such a nice man, always enjoyed visiting with him. Our deepest sympathy to the Scott family.
Sue Griep says
Wayne was a fine gentleman with a great sense of humor. I loved working with this smart, kind man. He and Barb were always the first people I greeted in church. He will be missed.
Barry Hegrenes says
Wayne was a great role model in my early life when he worked for the school district in Hutch. The Scott family was (is) likewise a fantastic representation of what good people look like in this world. You will be missed Wayne. Rest in Peace.
Betsy and Lowell Himle says
Scott Family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father, Wayne. He was the intelligent, “calm man with the answers” as well as kind and thoughtful. His contributions to education, military service and community are deep and significant. Betsy also says he was the best boss she ever had. We often commented to him on how clean his car was, and he would always say “Barb washes it.” Wishing you, Sergeant Scott, the peace of eternal rest, and your family, peace, knowing what a special man you were to so many.
Duane R. Heitz says
I had so many things to say about Wayne but the other people beat me to the punch – as usual. And what they didn’t write, the obituary did. Wayne was one of the finest people I have ever met. I worked with him in negotiations and I always marveled at his calm demeanor. Nothing seemed to bother him, even when things didn’t look good.
Pearl SCHWARZ says
Pearl Schwarz says:
Dear Wayne’s family,
I could not attend Wayne’s funeral. I worked with Wayne many years in Hutchinson schools as the School Social Worker. Wayne
was an exceptional man, a good listener, very kind and his decisions reflected that he truly cared about students, their parents and staff. He was a strong advocate for special education students.
Mary Ann Kerkvliet says
I knew Wayne and Barb best when I directed St. Anastasia choir. We had good times visiting and singing at other churches including both the Cathedral in in St Paul and the Basilica in Mpls. I knew them as kind, wonderful people. They both will be missed. Peace and Gentle Blessings. Mary Ann
Betty Lasneski says
Had Mr. Scott as our 5 th grade teacher in 1952? He was called into service so we did not have him long. Unusual to have a male teacher in lower grades so we all were happy with a more casual demeanor.
Sympathy to all the family and God bless Mr. Scott.