Harry A. Scott

Harry A. Scott

Cedar Rapids

Harry A. Scott, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully in his home on March 10, 2023, after a short illness. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at Teahen Funeral Home.

Harry is survived by his significant other, Sue Carlton; a daughter and her husband, Wendy and Jim Korte; a son, Richard; a grandson and his wife, Jacob and Lyndsay Korte; a granddaughter, Sarah Korte; great-grandchildren, Asher, Zeb and Olive; a great-grandpuppy, Maizy; a brother-in-law and his wife, John and Maryellyn Krantz; and his seven special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Sue Scott; his parents, Harry and Amanda Scott; his brother, James Scott and wife, Delores; brother, Jerome Scott; great-grandsons, Theo and Rocco Korte; and nephew, Robert Scott.

Born on Dec. 12, 1939, in Ottumwa, Harry was raised in Des Moines and graduated from North High School in 1958. He married Sue Krantz, the love of his life, on Aug. 8, 1959. After graduating from Drake University in 1962, he taught PE and coached in Mount Ayr and at Northwest Webster, in Barnum. He received his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1968 before accepting a position as a guidance counselor at Area 10 Community College (Kirkwood). He subsequently earned his Ph.D. from Pitt in 1972 and returned to Kirkwood, where he continued his work as a counselor. He offered sage advice and much encouragement to many students until his retirement in 1999. Harry’s family was important to him and he spent countless hours in gyms and at ball fields watching his children. He deeply loved and was deeply loved by two special Sues.

After retiring, Harry split time between Cedar Rapids and Florida; leaving Iowa as soon as it got cold enough in the fall to have to wear socks. He spent many hours golfing, reading and watching a variety of sports, including those of his grandchildren. He was one of their biggest cheerleaders in all of their endeavors, always willing to offer his support through any challenge. Harry loved history, especially Civil War history and traveled to many battle sites as he ventured between Florida and Iowa.

Harry was a bit frugal, yet generous to a fault; championing causes and people, willing to go out of his way to offer assistance and encouragement. He cared deeply about people and was loyal to those he loved. He was grateful for all the good that came his way. Harry was a good guy and he will be greatly missed!

Harry’s family would like to thank the health care professionals on the third floor at Mercy Hospital and the Mercy Hospice staff for all of their gentle and loving care at a very difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Harry’s honor may be made to HACAP, Foundation 2 or Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.