Scott A. Semer, 70, of Fremont, OH passed away suddenly on January 27, 2021 in Fremont, OH. He was born on January 6, 1951 in Fremont, the son of Robert A. and Betty (Williams) Semer. After his mother’s death when he was 11, Whayong (Lee) Semer became his stepmother. He was a 1969 graduate of Ross High School and received his Associate’s Degree in Recreation and Wildlife Management from Hocking Technical in 1973. Scott married Karen Hineline on August 18, 1973 in Fremont, OH, and she survives. He was an operator at the Fremont Water Pollution Control Center for thirty years until he retired in 2008.
Scott was full of energy and life, and always active. He was a lifelong athlete and enjoyed cycling, swimming, running (triathlons), watersports (wake surfing, body boarding, SCUBA Diving, river boating, open water swimming), winter sports (snowboarding, cross country skiing, ice skating), lifting weights, racquetball, rollerblading, and walking his many beloved dogs. Scott loved any time spent outdoors. He was an informed bird watcher and could identify all things in nature.
Scott’s love of music was well known and diverse. He was never happier than when watching live music, including performances by his son Aaron and bands booked locally by his son Eli. He was never without music, whether on headphones or blasting from his stereo. Scott was also an avid reader, working through many books a year and always well-informed about the world around him. In retirement, he traveled often with Karen, making it to Europe, the Caribbean, Central America, and all throughout the U.S.. He was a natural with children, especially his granddaughters who loved him immensely. Many will also remember Scott’s time as a clown, Scooter & Quackers, performing at birthday parties and local events. Scott loved to socialize – parties, concerts, boating, traveling – and was always smiling with a conversation ready to go.
Scott is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Karen Semer, Fremont; sons, Aaron (Lyndsay Wilhelm) Semer, Seattle, WA and Eli (Maryann) Semer, Fremont; granddaughters, Olive and Eliza Semer; siblings, Mark Semer, Columbus and Gail (Joel) Olney, Livermore, CA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty Semer; his step-mother, Whayong Semer; and his father- and mother-in-law Jack and Betty Hineline.
Due to COVID the family is choosing to have no services at this time with a celebration of life to take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sandusky County Parks District (https://www.lovemyparks.com/make-a-difference/make-a-donation), Birchard Public Library (https://www.birchard.lib.oh.us/contributions), Doctors Without Borders (https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org), or the ACLU (https://action.aclu.org).
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Bob Hahn
May you RIP, Scott!
Cheryl K. McDaniel
Scott will surely be missed. He touched so many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love to all. Lon and Cheryl McDaniel, Missy, Alex and Elsa Cole and Laura and Ron Avery and family.
Karen Semer
Thank you, Cheryl, Laura, and families.
Myron & Boots Brundage
May God Bless you and your family as you face the future.
Karen Semer
Thank you Boots & Myron.
Jamie Hafford
I’m so sorry for the Semer Families loss. I knew Scott most of my life. Great guy. Beautiful video and song.
Karen Semer
Thank you, Jamie.
cindy and chuck Herndon
So sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. Love the music and video, I always thought Scott fun and amiable when I would see you guys through Mark. Sending sympathy, Cindy Herndon
Karen Semer
Thank you.
Alex Pate
My prayers go out to the Semer family. I am sorry for your loss.
Karen Semer
Thank you, Alex.
Kim leiser love
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.❤️❤️
Karen Semer
Thank you, Kim.
Laura Bauer
What a beautiful song and tribute to a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Love, Laura and Mike
Karen
Thank you, Laura.
Koepke family
We are deeply saddened by Scott’s passing and sending love and thoughts to his family. May you find the healing power in grieving.
Karen
Thank you.
Jen Sims
So sorry. He was such a nice man and so good with Eliza. ❤️
Karen
Thank you, Jen.
Daun L Diedrich
Karen and family,
So sorry for your loss; you have our condolences. Heaven got another angel.
Karen
Thank you, Daun.
LINDA MERRILL
Karen & Family, May Scott, “Go Rest High on the Mountain,”
My deepest Sympathy,
Karen
Thank you, Linda. I know you understand the grief.
Mary Tetrault, sister to Jon Kilian
I had trouble seeing the video/pictures through my tears. What a beautiful life and family. Peace as you grieve.
Karen
Thank you and the entire Kilian family.
Dj Smith
I am honored to share a birthday with one of the coolest Dads I knew growing up. My fondest memories growing up was hanging around the Semer household. I miss riding the “boys” bus to school lol. May you rest in peace Scott. My deepest condolences go out to Karen, Aaron and Eli.
Karen
What a sweet memory, DJ. Thanks for sharing this; those were some fun times!
rudy sprenger
Karen & Family ,
You are in our thoughts and prayers .
“ ride on my brother “
Jan & rudy
Karen
Thank you, Rudy and Janice.
Bob Fraley
Rest in peace, brother. Fremont Ross class of “69”
Karen
Thank you, Bob.
Theresa and Kim Zilles
Karen and the Semer family, we were in such disbelief when we heard the news, he will truly be messed by his River family! God bless all at this very difficult time. Kim, Theresa and the Zilles family.
Karen
Thank you, Theresa, Kim & family.
Wynn Schell
So sorry to hear this. Just saw Scott at the Rec last week, and, as always, was greeted with a big smile and a wave. I will miss seeing him. My sincere condolences.
Karen
Thank you, Wynn.
Ronald Lee Billow
Shocked, saddened, and at a loss of words other than blessings to Karen and entire family!
Karen
Thank you, Ron.
Ellen and Leah Shawl
My prayers to all of you through this time. He will be missed by all. He touched so many lives
God bless
Karen
Thank you, Ellen & Leah.
Jen Michael
We were so saddened and shocked by the news of Scott’s passing. He was a wonderful man, always so much fun to be around. Sending love, light and our prayers to Karen, Aaron, Eli, your family and his friends.
Our deepest condolences,
Jen Michael, Adam & Ella
Karen
Thank you, Jen & family.
Sue Norris
Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of this. I knew Scott when he was a little boy. Peace to all of you at this time.
Karen
Thank you, Sue. I didn’t know that you knew Scott from way back when.
Veda M Rugola
Karen, I know there aren’t any words that can help at a time like this. We were so very sad to hear about Scott’s passing. Such a great guy and, I know, the love of your life. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Veda and Joe Rugola
Karen
Thank you, Veda & Joe. Yes, he was the love of my life – and you and I have some fun, shared memories with Scott back in high school!
Jared Bibler
We were deeply saddened by this news. Scott was such a wonderful and caring person, always ready with a smile and a good laugh. I made many great memories at the Semer home over the years, and on more recent visits, made new ones with the family at Eli’s home, as well as music performances at Time Out. Scott always made me (and later on Maria) feel welcome and expressed interest in our lives, certainly a trait that he passed on to his boys. The entire Semer family is in our hearts as we raise the parting glass for Scott.
Much love,
Jared, Maria, and Euan
Karen
Thank you for you kind words, Jared, Maria, and Euan. Yes, we’ve had a lot of fun, shared memories with you and now with your family. Let’s make sure we continue this.
Lori Martin
Bless you Karen, Aaron, and Eli as you go through this extremely difficult time. I am Gail’s next door neighbor. I met you both last time you visited Livermore. This video was such a lovely tribute to such a fun loving family man, who was loved by many. I wish you all a lifetime of happy memories of Scott.
Karen
Thank you, Lori.
Tom Hoffman
My condolences to the family. Looks like a life well lived!
Music and video were one of the best I’ve seen!
Karen
Thank you, Tom.
Michael Amor
Dear Semer Family, Myself and Connie would like to express are deepest condolences for the passing of Scott. He was a classmate of mine in the class of 1969. Scott was always fun to be around and always known him to be a kind and gentle man. May he RIP. Mike and Connie Amor
Karen
Thank you, Michael & Connie.
Sue & George Hintze
Karen and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Scott will certainly be missed. We will always remember that warm smile, and it was always a good time to run into Scott. Embrace all of those great memories you had with him. Our deepest sympathy.
Karen
Thank you, George & Sue.
Michael Gassner
Aaron, Eli, and Karen.
Please know we all grieve with you.
I don’t know Scott as a dad or a husband. I’m sure what I write next won’t help a lot with your sadness, but I have to let it out regardless.
He was a guy that loved to come to our crummy shows. He gave up his garage, and put up with complaints from neighbors for our loud practice sessions.
He made me NOT scared of clowns as much. He actually made me laugh a few times in his “Quackers”outfit.
So sad to know he’s gone, but glad he had a positive influence on my life.
Love you all
Wish I was there to give you guys hugs.
Karen
Your kind words and memories of Scott and hanging out at our place are so special to me, Aaron & Eli. Thank you sharing all this. I hope he realized the influence he had on so many.
Sarah and Robb Sieger
Aaron always spoke of his dad with much love and admiration. It sounds as though Scott was the embodiment of living life to the fullest. We send our love and wishes to the family for healing.
Karen Semer
Thank you, Sarah & Robb.
Sonny Nieset and Family
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Scott’s sudden passing. Over the last 20 years we spent much time conversing as we skated across the ice at the rec. center. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers are with you at this time of mourning. God speed!
Karen
Thank you for your kind words, Sonny. Scott certainly enjoyed his time on the ice with you and Larry. Not being able to skate (to his own music) with his buddies certainly disappointed him all winter.
Kevin Bradley Woodward
Dear Semer Family,
May you find peace and comfort in love of those who care about you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Delia and Kevin Woodward,
Austin, Texas
Karen
Thank you, Kevin, Delia, & girls.