Richard Joseph Scott, 87, passed away June 12, 2022 at the Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born on April  5, 1935. He was the son of the late George and Mabel "Egolf" Scott.

He had worked as a tool and die maker for Tokheim and retired in 1985.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was a mason,  he was a member of the South West Conservation Club. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, wood worker, trap shooter and he drove children to the Shriners Hospitals.

He met and married Grace E. "Walker" Scott and she precedes him in death.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Calling will be on June 22, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Service will be at 1:00 P.M. at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. Ft. Wayne 46804.

Memorials may be directed to the Shriners Children Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 or ALSAC/St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 3091 E. 98th St., Ste. 240, Indianapolis, IN 46280