Scott Groat

May 3, 1960 - July 15, 2019

Scott Groat, 59, of Fort Dodge passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Scott Groat, the son of Douglas and Sharon Groat, was born on May 3, 1960 in Fort Dodge, IA. He attended Fort Dodge High School and then completed his GED at Iowa Central Community College. He also completed his training for truck driving at Iowa Central. Scott worked full time for the Fort Dodge Parks and Recreation Department for many years. He was most proud of his work for New Co-op. Scott was united in marriage to Vickey Ernst on February 14, 1996 in Fort Dodge, IA. They have been happily married for 25 years. Scott is survived by his wife, Vickey Groat; his sons, Jared Groat and Luke Groat; his daughter, Brook Pope; his step-son, Carl (Linda) VanRoekel; his step-daughter, Shari Vanroekel; his brothers, Dean Groat, David Groat, and Steve Groat; his sister, Michelle Evermore; his numerous grandchildren. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Sharon Groat.