Scott J. Lorenz, age 66 died Friday, October 17, 2025 at his home after a battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10am in Wells at Nasinec Funeral Home. A visitation will be Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 4-7pm at Nasinec Funeral Home and will resume one hour prior (9-10am) at the funeral home. Pastor Jeff Phelps will officiate the service.
Scott Jeffery Lorenz was born October 31, 1958, to Forest and Angela (Bogenschutz) Lorenz in Albert Lea. Scott attended and graduated from Bricelyn High School in 1977 and went on to graduate from South Central College in 1979. He later went on to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK from 1982- 1983.
He married Toni Lynn Jackson on August 22nd, 1987. He loved being a lifetime farmer. He took over the home place when it was his turn to do so, and with the help of his neighbors, they were able to plant, harvest and haul manure. He didn’t care what it was, they were doing it together. Being an umpire/referee was not only a source of income for him, but he absolutely enjoyed the other umpire/referees he worked with along with the students who were playing the game. He was also a bus/truck driver, driving brought him into contact with more people. He thoroughly enjoyed football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball and hockey (all sports but especially Minnesota teams).
Family and friends were important to him; game nights, going on trips (especially to the beach), and riding his motorcycle were unique ways to spend time together. The last several years, it was more and more important to him to bring people to Jesus. He would pray for healing for someone he passed in the hallways at Mayo Clinic in Rochester when going from one appointment to another. He KNEW where he was going when it became obvious to him that God’s plan for his healing was not the plan he was anticipating for but he was determined to provide the opportunity of salvation to others.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandparents Herman & Elizabeth (Steckelberg) Lorenz and Henry & Nina (Klingbeil) Bogenschutz and Nicholas Sandmaier; brother Bruce and infant brother Dennis Lorenz; sister-in-law Evelyn (Ewing) Lorenz; fathers-in-law: Richard Jackson and Michael Cotter.
Scott is survived by his wife Toni; children: Hannah (Seth) Ramaley, Katie Lorenz and Zachary Lorenz; grandchildren: Emeric, Saela & Reilynn Ramaley; brother James Lorenz; sister-in-law Sandy (Beckman) Lorenz; Brothers-in-law: Scott (Jeannie) Jackson, Ken (Judy) Jackson and Rick (Alice) Jackson; mother-in-law Beverly Jackson-Cotter; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
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This playlist was made by Amanda Graham with Scott in mind:
Sending sympathy to the Lorenz family.
My deepest sympathy to Scott’s family.
Scott was a great guy! Always enjoyed having him ref for us in Albert Lea. Always enjoyed visiting with him at Crossroads Church and whenever I’d see him. Rest in Peace!
My sympathies to Scott’s family. I always enjoyed working with him, and I miss his smile.
First of all sorry for your loss Toni and family . Scott and I had cattle together at your farm for many years .
We also drove school bus at the same time for USC . We also started officiating football and basketball for 25 years for USC , AC-GE , Albert Lea
Most of all he was a good friend !
Thoughts and prayers to Toni and the entire family .
scott lee and i worked too many sporting events to count,sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have thought of you often and have such fond memories. Now that his battle is over, I pray he is at rest with our Dear Lord and Savior. May we all be blessed to join him one day in our Heavenly home.
So sorry for your loss. Scott will be missed by many, including me. He was a longtime customer and a very good friend. I will miss our talks.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Toni and family and we are so sorry for your loss of Scott. he was a great guy, a committed Christian and will be missed.
Tom and I are so sorry to hear this! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and seeing him at sporting events. Keep those memories close to your heart.❤️
the picture says it all. I got to know Scott over the last 25 years. I sprayed his crops and fixed heaters for him. But my best memory of Scott was teasing him and Lee when they refed my grandsons games. I would always try to tell them they missed some calls…. I got the smile in his obit picture. MY sympathy to his family, I will miss him. Lynn Wasmoen
Toni I’m so sorry for your loss. Scott and I have known each other for a long time. Our whole lives. From little kids and our families getting together as we grew up as family friends and all the Rice Lake activities we did together. You maybe didn’t know Toni we even went on a vacation together before you guys were married. Then all the softball we played together and more softball. The times we did bible studies together. I call it a privilege to know Scott and call him my friend.
So sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. Called many games with him-enjoyed the many stories he had in the ref tent during game breaks. You will be missed.
My deepest condolences Toni.
I have known Scott all his life. He was a second cousin. When ever I was over visiting his brother Jim, he was always tagging along.
May God bless Scott’s family in this time sorrow. Scott is now rejoicing with his Saviour.
Dear Toni, so sorry to hear about Scott. May the Lord keep his soul in His heart.
You called that last strike my friend. Always enjoyed sharing the diamond, court and field with you. Rest peacefully Scott. I will hold on to our friendship eternally.
JJ
Dear Toni, I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad to know that you have your loving family with you. You will be great comfort & support to each other, as will your loving community of friends & extended family.
So sorry for your loss Toni. I’m thinking and praying for you and your family.
Toni and family, you have my deepest sympathies at you loss of Scott as husband, father, grandfather. You are in my prayers today and over the coming weeks.
Dear Toni,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Scott is with our Lord. May you find comfort with your memories of your years together with Scott.
Our sympathies to Scott’s family. I was a friend of Scott in high school. We did not keep in touch. Scott was a good guy.
Steve and Renae Jelle
So sorry for your loss Toni. I am praying for you and your family.
Toni I’m sorry you had to say good bye so suddenly. My heart and strength are with you. Please know you’re in my thoughts. Much love to everyone.