Allen H Scott

Allen Scott, age 90 of Stratford, WI formerly of Neillsville, WI died Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Hospice House in Wausau, WI.Allen Harris Scott was born on September 11, 1921 in Eau Claire Co., Wisconsin the son of William Arthur and Wilma (Schreiner) Scott. On August 8, 1945 he was united in marriage to Arcella Sally Roetter in Eau Claire, WI. They then moved to the state of Washington, where their son, William was born. Two years later, they moved back to Wisconsin and owned a Texaco gas station and farmed in Bloomer, WI. In 1963, they sold the gas station and moved to Neillsville, where they farmed on Cty. Rd C. They retired in 1981 and moved to Maple Rd. Sally died in 2005 and shortly after Allen moved to Stratford.He was a member of the Living Hope Evangelical Free Church in Neillsville. For many years he and his wife were leaders of the Happy Hollow 4-H Club. Allen enjoyed woodworking, fishing, bowling and traveling.He is survived by two children, William (Shelly) Scott of Calhan, CO and Bonnie Scott of Wausau, WI, four grandchildren, Michael (Suzanne), Ashley, (Pete), Nickolaus and Brandon, and four great grandchildren, Wil, Jacob, Carlie and Alexander.He was preceded in death by his wife, Arcella Sally, a grandson, David, his parents and two brothers, Stanley and Richard.A Memorial Service for Allen will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the Living Hope Evangelical Free Church in Neillsville. Pastor Steven Wentz will officiate.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456