Fred M. Scott

CONTINENTAL – Fred M. Scott, 86, of Continental, passed away at 11:00 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2026, at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born June 4, 1940, in Continental to the late John H. and Pauline (Ranes) Scott. On July 16, 1960, he married JoAnn Rayle, who survives in Continental.

Other survivors include two sons: Mark (Donna) Scott of Ottawa and Michael (Tammy) Scott of Continental; three grandchildren: Justin Scott, Jared (Melissa) Scott and Danielle (Isaac) Wright; three great-grandchildren: Griffin Scott, Jackson Scott, Myles Scott and one more on the way; and a brother, Richard (Sandy) Scott of Payne.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four brothers: Robert (Cewilla) Scott, Chuck (Dinah) Scott, Darrold (Mae) Scott and Frank (Sharon) Scott; and nine sisters: Mary Lucille (Edward) Axson, Ellen (Leroy) Shaw, Maggie (Jim) Carpenter, Esther (Hank) Grubb, Florence (Doug) Collins, Mina Scott, twin Flossie (Rhitt) Chapman, Violet (Dewey) Rupert and Martha (Bob) Syndram.

Fred retired from GM Central Foundry in Defiance after 34 years of service. He had also worked for Campbell Soup, Napoleon for 5 ½ years and Bidlack Painting for 2 years. He was also a former Deputy Marshall for the Continental Community. Fred was a former member of North Mt. Zion Church and current member of Kalida Family Outreach Center, where he loved to be a greeter and usher.

In his younger years, Fred enjoyed watching the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, golfing and bowling. He loved bowling on the Lucky Lanes Bowling League and golfing on the Tuesday night golf team. He was a sports enthusiast and an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. Fred also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the Meadows of Ottawa staff for their great care of Fred.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2026 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental with Pastor Jim Swihart and Pastor Tim Worline officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Memorial donations may be made to The Meadow of Ottawa: Memory Care Unit, Putnam County Hospice or Kalida Family Outreach Center.

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com