Scott F. Grote, age 56, of Linn Grove, Iowa died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at his home in Linn Grove.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Linn Grove. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

Scott Floyd Grote was born August 20, 1958, in Algona, Iowa, the son of Gary and Wanda (Henley) Grote. He grew up in the Sioux Rapids area, graduating from Sioux Rapids High School in 1976.

On December 9, 1978, Scott was united in marriage to Lori Rosa. Together they were blessed with two sons, Travis and Aaron.

Scott was a long-time member of the Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Linn Grove. He also spent most of his life working as a carpenter.

Scott was the 4-H shooting sports coordinator, and coached baseball for many years. He was also active in the community volunteering for Pheasants Forever and Special Youth Challenge.

Scott loved the outdoors. He spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and shooting. He also enjoyed instructing the youth with archery shooting. Most of all, Scott loved his children and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a caring son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Wanda Grote of Sioux Rapids; children: Travis (Melissa) Grote of Webb, Iowa; Aaron Grote (Monica Schneider) of Linn Grove, Iowa; grandchildren: Tyler Grote, Logan Grote, and Noah Schooley all of Webb, Iowa; brother, David (Katie) Grote of Eden Prairie, Minnesota; sisters: Becky (Bill) Burke of Des Moines, Iowa; Michelle (Don) Morgan of Richmond Dale, Ohio; DeeDee Hempfling of Omaha, Nebraska; extended family and many friends.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, Gary Grote.