Scott Kevin Rothe, age 45, of Hudson, WI, died unexpectedly on December 5, 2011.  Scott was born on October 31, 1966 to Clarence and Vergil (Engebretson) Rothe in River Falls, Wisconsin.  He graduated from Hudson High School in 1985 and worked as a custom machinist for 27 years.  He was most recently working for NCCM Company in River Falls, Wisconsin.  On November 14, 1998 he was united in marriage to Christine Milde in Fort Meyers Beach, Florida.  The marriage would be blessed with two children, Janae (12) and Jaden (10). 

Scott was a loyal husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved being outdoors, working on landscaping and home-improvement projects.  He also liked working on his parent’s farm. 

Scott is survived by his wife, Christine (Milde), children, Janae and Jaden, and siblings, Diane (Burt) Beckman of Clear Lake, Wisconsin and Darrel (Nila) Rothe of Amery, Wisconsin, nieces and nephews, Stacy Mortimer, Melissa Corcoran, Kori Fromm-Rothe, Amy Clermont, Michelle Hovde, Todd Lillie, Nathan Lillie, Matt Corcoran, and Nicholas Rothe, other relatives and friends.

Scott is preceded in death by: his parents, Clarence and Vergil Rothe, his sister, Virginia Corcoran and brother, Dale Rothe. 

    A funeral celebration of Scott’s life will be held at 11am on Friday, December 9, 2011 at the Family of Christ Lutheran Church 285 County Road E, in Houlton, Wisconsin.  Burial will follow at the New Richmond Cemetery.  Visitation will take place for 1 hour prior to services as well as on Thursday, from 4-7pm all at the church.  Memorials preferred.  Services are in the care of the O’Connell Family Funeral Home – Hudson Chapel.  715.386.3725.