In loving memory of

Scott Donald Kaehler
June 4, 1982 - February 15, 2021

A live stream of Scotty's services will be available at https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=1613795770101870

Scott "Scotty" Donald Kaehler, 38, of Rochester died at his home on Monday, February 15, 2021. Scott was born June 4, 1982, in Rochester to Frank and Mary (Burke) Kaehler. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 2001 and went on to study at North Dakota State University. Following college, Scott worked at Mayo Clinic as a phlebotomist. He later worked in tech support for Charter Communications. Scott was currently a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, working from the Bear Creek office in Rochester. Scotty and Laci Dixon were married August 3, 2017.
Scotty loved to play board games, video games, and poker. He especially enjoyed strategy games. Scotty enjoyed spending time with his large circle of friends. He was always willing to help any friend who needed a hand. He was "the fun uncle" who took his nieces and nephews fishing, built Legos, played with tractors, and always gave the loudest, most fun toys as gifts. Scott's pride and joy was his young son, Jason, who he cherished and loved!
Survivors include his wife, Laci; a son, Jason; step-daughter, Zenobia Donaldson; parents, Frank and Mary Kaehler; siblings, Nicole (Lowell) Jabs, Rachel Leaver, Leah (Andy) Mindemann, Angela (Kyle) Hotz and Lyndsie (Kyle) Balstad, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Contributions to an existing college savings fund for Jason, established by Jason's godmother, are requested in lieu of flowers: https://go.fidelity.com/j3gsp
A Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Please observe current social distancing and facemasks requirements.
A Celebration of Life Service for immediate family and close friends will be 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Hoff Funeral Service in St. Charles, led by Reverend Tim Biren of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles.
A live stream of Scotty's services will be available at https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=1613795770101870 Please share a memory of Scott and view his video tribute, when it becomes available, at www.hofffuneral.com.

Tributes

Beth Traeger Fernandez wrote on Feb 27, 2021:

"I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers of peace and God\'s presence are with you. "

Lisa (Kurth) Perez wrote on Feb 26, 2021:

"Scott was a great comic relief each day of High School! He will be greatly missed. My best memory is him giving Gaby cows. Made me smile every day!"

Rich & Tami Dreher wrote on Feb 25, 2021:

"Frank & Mary & Family & Friends, Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest condolences. Rich & Tami Dreher"

Marlys Moore wrote on Feb 25, 2021:

"Frank & Mary: my greatest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Marlys Moore"

Brian Hegland wrote on Feb 25, 2021:

"God?s peace and comfort to the Kaehler family."

Gretchen Nesler wrote on Feb 24, 2021:

"My deepest sympathy to your family. Gretchen Nesler"

Tom & Olivia Heim wrote on Feb 24, 2021:

"Our thoughts and prayers to your family, with love. Tom and Olivia Heim"

Sandy Hart wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"Frank, Mary and family, So very sorry to learn of Scott?s passing. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. John and Sandy Hart "

Sandy Hart wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"Frank, Mary and family, So very sorry to learn of Scott?s passing. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. John and Sandy Hart "

Gaby Lewis wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"I was so saddened to hear about Scott. I?m still processing it, so I can only imagine how you all feel. We went to school together and he and I were ?locker buddies? he always shared the delicious snacks his mom made for his sports team with me. He always made me feel like I belonged here and I will forever love him for that. You?re all in my thoughts."

Marlow and Deb Mielke wrote on Feb 23, 2021:

"Frank and Mary, Our most sincere sympathy to you at this sad, sad time.Marlow and Deb Mielke"

Tara Mundt wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"Frank and Mary, I am so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. You and your family has my deepest sympathy. "

Bill Eckles wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"To all of Scott\'s family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sympathy and condolences also my thoughts and prayers are with you!"

CVS pharmacy south wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"We always enjoyed seeing Scott stop by. He was always friendly and like to joke with us. We are so sorry for his family\'s loss, and will keep you in our prayers. CVS pharmacy at Rochester South"

Marty Hegland wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"Our deepest condolences to the entire Kaehler family. You\'re in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Marty and Shari Hegland"

Jack Graves wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"Frank, Mary and family: It is impossible to know just how you feel with the loss of a son and brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jack and Linda Graves"

bernard siebenaler wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"Our thoughts and prayers for the Kaehler family. Many memories of Scott. Bernie and Terry Siebenaler "

Kim Myers wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"We are so very sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers to all!! Greg, Kim, Kylee and Kendra Myers"

Marian Breeggemann wrote on Feb 22, 2021:

"Frank, Mary and Family.. I am so sorry for your lose.. You are not suppose to bury your child. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers... Marian Breeggemann"

Wayne wrote on Feb 21, 2021:

"We shared many a laughs at work side by side be at peace scott."

Bernice Renchin King wrote on Feb 21, 2021:

"Deepest Sympathy to the Kaehler family and Scotty\'s family and Jason You are in my thoughts and prayers May God Bless one day at a time Bernice King"

Barb borneman wrote on Feb 20, 2021:

"Frank and Mary. So sorry"

Janell and Orv Dahl wrote on Feb 20, 2021:

"Orv and I are very sorry for the loss of Scott. Words cannot convey the sympathy we feel but know that we understand the pain you are going thru. No matter the circumstances, no matter the reasons, the loss of a child is devastating and heartbreaking. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We will remember him always with a smile on his face. May he Rest In Peace. The Dahl?s"

Kevin Hammel wrote on Feb 20, 2021:

"So sorry"

Karen Henry wrote on Feb 20, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss. I will keep my thoughts and prayers with you. "

Karen Henry wrote on Feb 20, 2021:

"So sorry for your loss. I will keep my thoughts and prayers with you. "

Chriss Fruechte wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"My favorite memory of Scott was when he was a little tyke swinging on the grooming chute at the county fair. He had so much energy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."

Mark Burfeind wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"my condolences to the entire Kaehler family -- Scott will be missed by all who knew him"

Gerald & Karen Pullen wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"We share your sadness & send our love and prayers to all of Scott?s family. May the memories comfort you during your time of loss."

Michael & Ann Kahn wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"Our condolences on your loss."

Darin & Nancy Hegland wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers."

David & Lynn Theurer wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you."

Dorothy and Tom wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time."

Mardy Midler wrote on Feb 19, 2021:

"My prayers and sympathy to all of Scott?s family. May God give you comfort and healing during this tragic loss."