Scott S. Zehel of Sheboygan, age 60, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 13,
2019, at St. Nicholas Hospital.
Scott was born on January 16, 1959, in Sheboygan to the late Adolph Zehel and Mary (Andrews) Genske.
He attended Oostburg High School. He was employed at Willman Industries for over 28 years where he
was an iron molder. On July 27, 1985, Scott married Brenda Johnston at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church ELCA
in Howards Grove.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, watching sports, and spending time with his beloved
family. He also loved listening to music.
Scott is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter Samantha Zehel; step-father DeWayne Genske; siblings,
Patrick Zehel of Racine, Deborah (Jeffrey Miller, Fiancé) Heidenreiter of Elkhart Lake, Rob Zehel of
Ruston, WA; step-brothers, Glenn (Jeanne) Genske and Alan Genske; step-sisters, Debby (Mark) Van
Engen and Melody (Bob) Duncan; sisters-in-law, Cindy Johnston, Annette Johnston-Gomez, and Gale
Zehel; many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends further survive.
Along with his parents, Scott was preceded in death by a brother Anthony Zehel; maternal grandmother
Elizabeth Eyre and his father; mother-in-law Norman and LaVerne Johnston and nieces Jessie and Jamie
Zehel.
A Celebration of Life for Scott will be held on Saturday, July 27 , 2019, at Kim’s 5 Corners Tavern, N3701
Co Rd I in Sheboygan Falls, from 3 PM until 8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Scott’s name.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at St. Nicholas Hospital for all your care given to
Scott. They would also like to thank the staff at Morningside Health Center.
To leave an online condolence for his family please visit www.ballhornchapels.com
