Ronald Leo Scott

February 20, 1948 - January 10, 2020

Ronald Leo Scott, 71, Dover, Kansas, passed away January 10, 2020. He was born to Sylvester and Eileen Menke Scott on February 20, 1948, in Seneca, Kansas. He was a member of the last graduating class from Delia High School in 1966. Ron was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served four tours during the Vietnam War aboard the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. He married Sharon Harden on September 13, 1969, and they celebrated 50 years of marriage. She survives of the home. Ron was a loving husband, dad, and papa who was liked and respected by everyone he met and was always willing to help others. He was active in his son’s 4-H years by helping them show their animals at the fair and teaching woodworking. Ron also enjoyed coaching during their t-ball and baseball years. Ron dearly loved his family and was so proud of his grandchildren, Hannah, Wyatt, Justin, Lauryn, Katelynn, and Madi. Ron worked as a member of the Topeka Fire Department for 30 years before retiring as Battalion Chief in 2002. He also volunteered for Fire District #4 where he served as chief for a brief time. Ron enjoyed mentoring fellow firefighters and was often thanked for his leadership and guidance. When he wasn’t at the fire station, Ron enjoyed working construction, camping, and farming throughout his years, which was his favorite pastime. He loved taking care of his farm west of Dover, Kansas, where he planted crops and raised livestock. Ron was a member of Mater Dei Parish, American Legion, Wounded Warrior Project, and National Parks Association. Ron is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Michael Scott (Melissa) of Waxahachie TX and Jeff Scott of Topeka KS; six grandchildren; mother, Eileen Scott of Topeka KS; sisters, Bonna Cromwell (Harold) of Topeka KS, Darlene Harberts (Dennis) of Montana, Elaine Leiker (Leo) of Lawrence KS, and Debbie Bille (Paul) of Topeka KS; and brother, Lynn Scott (Ann) of Topeka KS. He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Scott; and brothers, Francis “James” Scott and Duane Scott. The family thanks St. Francis Hospital, University of Kansas Medical Center, and Midland Care Hospice for the excellent care they gave Ron. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614. The family requests casual dress for the funeral service at 1 p.m, Thursday, January 16 at the funeral home. The Last Bell Ceremony will be presented by the Topeka Fire Department Honor Guard. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka with military honors by the U.S. Navy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Topeka Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary or Honor Guard, sent in care of the funeral home.