Scott A. Sedivy

Scott A. Sedivy, 61, Marathon passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022, while under the care of Interim Hospice Care, surrounded by his loving wife and sons.

He was born September 17, 1960, in Evanston, IL, son of Jane (Brennan) Sedivy and the late John Sedivy. On May 23, 1992, he married Laura Mallo in Wausau. She survives.  

Scott earned his Associates Degree in Automotive at NorthCentral Technical Institute in Wausau in 1980. He always loved working with his hands, taking things apart to put them back together again. As a trained mechanic, his hands were connected to his heart as he always took into account how the work of his hands would impact the lives of those at the other end. The majority of his career was in the telecommunications industry where he spent the last 10 years as Central Office Technician.  

Scott was known for his wicked sense of humor, the way he took things in stride, and his intellect. He loved learning and conversing on any topic. Scott was a role model to his sons of honesty, hard work, and the importance of family. He always encouraged them to do their very best in all things and accept the outcome. He taught the importance of finishing what they started, learning from their mistakes, treating all people equally, and respecting women. He showed them that what makes life complex also makes it beautiful; that ideas are meant to be explored; that they should surrender to whatever can’t be controlled and that exasperation can be supplanted with humor. Overall he served a prime example of the most virtuous and pragmatic rendition of masculinity. His hobby farm and his family were truly his most loved hobbies in life.

Survivors include his wife Laura Sedivy, Marathon, his mother, Jane Sedivy, Manitowish Waters, his children, Leslie Sedivy, Weston, Brennan Sedivy, San Diego, Joseph Sedivy, Stevens Point and Addison Sedivy, Marathon, one grandson, Victor Letarski, and his siblings, John (Robbin) Sedivy, Jane (Dave) LaPorte, Mary (Julio) Heller, Anne Sedivy, Paul (Beth) Sedivy, Matthew (Shelly) Sedivy, and numerous nieces and nephews.  

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2022, at St. Mary Oratory, Wausau. Canon Aaron Huberfeld and The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Marathon. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau and again on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com and in lieu of flowers that fade, memorial outdoor plants can be purchased at Schumacher’s Family Tree Nursery, Marathon,  715-443-3777.