Seth Erwin "The Bear" Scott 1957-2013

SCOTT, RIEDMANN, HANSEN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 2/18/2013 at 13:31:14

Sioux City Journal
14 February 2013

SIOUX CITY | Seth Erwin "The Bear" Scott, 55, of Sioux City passed away Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at his residence.

Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran, with the Rev. Gregory Hanneman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Seth was born on Feb. 15, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Erwin and Margery (Hansen) Scott. The family moved to Sioux City in 1958.

Seth married the love of his life Elizabeth "The Mouse" Riedmann on Sept. 3, 1976, in Sioux City. Seth went to North High School and received his general education diploma from Midland College in Fremont, Neb. He completed his nursing degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College in 1986. Seth worked as a millwright on grain mills, construction, and most recently nursing.

Seth’s favorite saying was, "I’m a jack of all trades, but a master of one". He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mechanics, and carpentry. The joys of Seth’s life were his kids, grandkids, reading and movies.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Scott; children, Danielle (Bobby Jo) Giersdorf, Seth (Tiffany) Scott, Aaron (Stephanie) Scott, Andrew Scott, and Racheal Scott; grandchildren, Christopher, Erwin, Cindy, Gabrielle, Matthew, Brandon, Natalie, Hailey, SaraBeth, and Evelyn; sisters, Anne Marie (Willie) Lyman Petty, JoEllen (Don) Holthaus and Lori Figueroa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stephen; sister, Catherine Anderson; nephew, Michael Scott; cousin, Richard Scott; and best friends, Mark and Richard Riedmann.

Seth will be dearly missed by all who knew him.