Deloris Scott

Deloris Ann Scott, age 90, of Austin, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community in St. Peter, Minnesota. Deloris was born September 17, 1929 in Austin, Minnesota, the daughter of Paul F. and Anna M. Fisher. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin. Deloris attended country school near Newry and graduated from Austin High School in 1948. On May 6, 1950, Deloris was united in marriage to Earl James Scott at St. Olaf Parsonage in Austin. Together they raised four children, Sandra, James, Larry, and Cathy. Deloris and Earl lived in Austin. She was a stay at home mom, but as the children got older, she worked many jobs until she found herself working at JC Penney as a clerk, then worked in the office as a secretary/bookkeeper until her retirement. In 1986 Deloris and Earl moved to Dorchester, Iowa where they owned and built “Scotty’s Campground” along the Waterloo Creek. Deloris enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with friends she made there. Deloris was very talented in needlework, sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, her flower gardens, and making lefse. Not to forget she was an avid Vikings football fan. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra (Jerry Longworth) Hunn, Austin, MN, Cathy (Marty) Bishop, Arlington, WI; a son, James Scott, Waukon, IA; daughter-in-law, Carol Scott, Maryville, MO; nine grandchildren, Cristin Griffey, Austin, MN, Julianne (Joe) Strong, St. Peter, MN, Jeffrey (Kristina) Hunn, Austin, MN, Scott Hunn, Austin, MN, Kally Bishop, Sun Prairie, WI, Jared (Lindsey) Bishop, Wyocena, WI, Jacob Bishop, Milton, WI, Shannon Scott, Maryville, MO, Derick Scott, Austin, MN; fourteen great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Anita Fox; former son-in-law, David Hunn; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; infant brother; husband, Earl Scott (Sept. 2, 1998), son, Larry Dean Scott (June 1982); infant granddaughters, Jennifer and Shaunna; best friends and companions, Sport (her dog), Sara and Sally (her cats). Funeral Services will be held 11 am on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Madison Chelberg officiating. Friends may call from 1-4 pm on Sunday and also one hour before the service on Monday at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Grandview Cemetery
US 218
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Sunday, January 12 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Monday, January 13 2020
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Monday, January 13 2020
11:00 AM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912