Charles E. Scott

Charles Ervin Scott, 98, of Cook, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook, with visitation one hour prior to the service. A lunch will follow. Arrangements are with Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.
Charles was born in Cook on Sept. 7, 1928, to Carl and Sigri Holter Scott. He attended school in Cook. On April 29, 1949, Charles married Agnes Kattainen and they were blessed with four children. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service and Diamond Match as a land and timber appraiser.
Later in life, he decided to become self-employed as a farmer, sawmill owner and logger. Charles was the sexton for the Littlefork Cemetery in Field Township for over 30 years, retiring in 2012. He also held the position of supervisor for Field Township for 15 years.
Charles enjoyed playing guitar and singing. At the ripe old age of 80, he recorded a CD titled “Better Late Than Never,” of which two songs have been selected to be played during his memorial service. He loved horseback riding, deer hunting and fishing. He was considered a “jack-of-all-trades,” especially regarding his welding skills.
Charles is survived by his children, Juanita (Ronald) Graber, Wanda Scott, William Scott and Lola Lindberg; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Agnes; sister, E. Doris Roderick; brothers-in-law, E. Donald Roderick and John Kattainen; and son-in-law, Charles Lindberg.