Scott Wetlaufer

Scott Wetlaufer

December 30, 1948 - May 28, 2022

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Madison - Scott “Scotty” Wetlaufer, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022, at the UW Hospital in Madison.

Born on December 30, 1948 in Rio, Wisconsin, the son of Wayne William Wetlaufer and Mary Thom (Bell) Wetlaufer, Scott was a graduate of Rio High School class of 1967, and was active in multiple sports teams in high school. He had a very strong love for high school basketball, and he loved to attend the Wisconsin state high school basketball tournament at the Field House each year in Madison. He was also an avid hunter and trapper in his early years. He was eventually blessed with three daughters, of whom he always spoke of and was very proud of. He worked for the State of Wisconsin for over 30 years, first for the Department of Natural Resources, and then later for the Department of Transportation. He had celebrated over 30 years of sobriety, and spent his life mentoring countless others into sobriety in the Madison area and beyond. He also loved riding motorcycles and was very active for many years in his local Sober MC.

Survivors include his wife - Nelly Josefina (Carmona de Rondon) Wetlaufer; his siblings - Sandra (Wetlaufer) Yaroch and Delbert Yaroch of Beaver Dam WI, and Edith (Wetlaufer) Wiske and Fred Wiske of Burlington, WI; his children - Tina (Wetlaufer) Rabe of Flagstaff, AZ, Julie (Wetlaufer) Caballero and Juan Caballero of Colorado Springs, CO, and Lisa Wetlaufer of Madison, WI; his 10 grandchildren - Christopher, Madeline, Alysha, Zachary, Grace, Taisha, Noah, Anthony, Trajan, and Cecilia; several nieces and nephews, and many, many friends of Bill W. both in Madison as well as across the country.

He is preceded in death by: his mother Mary Thom (Bell) Wetlaufer, and his father, Wayne William Wetlaufer.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave, Madison. A brief prayer service will begin right after the visitation at the funeral home.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N. Sherman Ave.

608-249-8257

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Jennifer L. Schedel
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I remember in my early recovery, Scottie took me on a motorcycle ride with others from the B. O. B. (Buddies off booze camp out). We went to a car show with a group and he bought me a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie. Which was so yummy, I was trying to figure out if I bought a whole pie how we could get it home on his motorcycle. He said Jennifer that's NOT happening. He will be forever in my memories. Rest in peace Scottie.
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Connie D
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Thank you Scotty for helping me to live! You will be missed.
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Marc Bernander. W.Dells
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Scott and I were Rio classmates and we enjoyed many good times including Cub Scouts. He truly loved basketball so with his optimistic approach to life he has helped many. Sincere condolences to his family.
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Amy B.
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RIP Scotty! Thank you for your experience, strength, and hope that you shared with us. I have many memories of you at our Monday morning Big Book Study. Your example always motivated me to work a better program. I am grateful to have met you.
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Suzi H
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Condolences to Scottys family and his extended AA family. Im a grateful member of an Anon family. Scotty was a caring and welcoming guide during the early years when I was struggling with a family member. He was loved by many. My hope is he has mentored many over the years to continue his good work in spreading the message. There is always hope with folks like Scotty in this world. God speed, Scotty.
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Nancy (Boomsma) Larson
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I am so sorry that I am unable to make it to Scotty's service. My condolences to all his family. I know he will be missed by the 1967 class of Rio High School. Rest in peace, Scotty.

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