James D. Scott

James D. Scott passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the age of 46 years. He is survived by his wife and best friend Jessica, his sons Ryan and Alexander, his parents James E. and Donna Scott, his father-in-law George Van Eperen, his brother Lucas (Nancy) Scott, his sisters-in-law Tabatha (Dave) Kurzynski and Georgine (Miguel) Sanchez, his brother-in-law Peter Guajardo and his nieces and nephews, Tristen, Torey, McKenzie, Mya, Isabel, Ericka, Chello, Veeva and Yetzi. He was preceded in death by his and Jess’s grandparents and his mother-in-law Kathy Van Eperen. He was also surrounded by many friends he considered family. Jim loved his sons more than anything. He also loved sports. He spent many years and seasons coaching baseball and basketball, spending time with his boys and spreading that love of sports with many other young athletes. Alex is certain that from baseball to old man golf, there were life lessons about how the world works built into every swing. He helped each athlete make decisions, perfect them and learn from any mistake. He will be missed by many. Sundays were meant for Ram’s football, but he would tolerate a Packer’s or Bear’s game if the conditions were right. He was super bummed that he was going to miss his first hunting season. He enjoyed the outdoors and the uninterrupted time that it allowed him to spend with his family. He was secretly creative. He helped Ryan bloom a story stuck in his mind to the pages of a book he helped print. He was always looking for ways to support his boys in any way that he could and they loved him for it. He was a union cement mason until he could no longer work. He was grateful for the opportunity to help build something that provided for his family and the families of the employees he supervised. Jim’s sense of humor is what will be missed the most. Jess and Jim made a conscious effort to laugh daily and they were working hard to adjust to their new normal. A special thanks to the Froedtert Hospital rehabilitation staff. You believed in us, fought with us and sometimes for us when we couldn’t or wouldn’t do it ourselves. I’m sure every person reading this and that knew and loved him has a “Jimism” in their head right now. Visitation Saturday, November 27 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the ROZGA-WALLOCH CHAPEL. Private Cremation to follow. Rozga Funeral & Cremation Services Rozga-Walloch Chapel 4309 South 20th Street Milwaukee, WI 53221