Tim Scott

1958-2021

Tim Scott, 62, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly at his home on Jan. 20, 2021. There was a celebration of life at the O’Connell Funeral Home in Baldwin on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A memorial mass was held for Tim on Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at St Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church in Hammond. A funeral mass and burial will be held at Holy Rosary Church in Medford at a later date. Funeral services entrusted to the O’Connell Family Funeral Home of Baldwin.

Tim was born on July 28, 1958 in Marshfield to Raymond and Ruth Mary (Kelly) Scott. Tim grew up in Medford and attended high school at St. Lawrence Seminary in Mount Calvary. After high school, Tim attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. earning his B.A. degree in 1980. Tim then taught German at St. Lawrence Seminary before attending the University of Minnesota where he received his Juris Doctor degree in 1988. Tim also received a LL.M. degree in German and European Community Law from the Eberhard Karls University in Tubingen, Germany in 1990.

Tim practiced law in northwest Wisconsin, first with the Bakke Norman law firm in New Richmond and then later as a solo practitioner specializing in municipal law. Tim loved practicing law and teaching and excelled at both.

Tim’s true passion was public service work, particularly with youth, whether it was leading Confirmation classes locally, leading his International Scouting organization (Scouting the World) on trips to Germany or various National Parks in the western United States. He also loved giving his speeches on the Holocaust and it’s relevance today to middle and high schools throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Tim touched and influenced many lives through these groups and loved the time he spent doing this. His wit, sarcasm, story-telling and ability to make others laugh will be forever missed.

Tim has struggled for several years with his physical health which affected his mind and clear thinking. He loved his family, friends and the causes he believed in passionately. Tim would want us all to live life to the fullest with compassion and understanding for others.

A funeral mass will be held for Tim on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, Wis. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. For friends and family members that are unable to attend in person, remote viewing of the service will be available by going to http://hrmedford.org/ and clicking on the Holy Rosary Parish Facebook page. A reception will follow at Marilyn’s Fire Station at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be put toward a scholarship fund that has been set up in Tim’s name.

Tim is survived by his brothers, James, Michael, Patrick (Lydia), Terry, Dennis (Amy), Kevin (Mary); and his sister, Maureen; and many nieces; and nephews.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents.

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