Scott was born April 5, 1963 in Urbandale, Iowa to Fred and Norma Clarke.

Scott attended Urbandale High School and then went on to attend Des Moines Area Community College to earn an associate degree and printing certification.  He continued his education earning a BA in Political Science at Drake University.

Scott worked in the printing industry first at the Wall Street Journal and then at Color FX in Des Moines before moving to Dubuque where he worked for Quebecor and QuadGraphics.  He began his management career at Anderson Windows and most recently worked for John Deere Works in Dubuque.

Scott was an avid bicyclist and was known to be “on the trail” by all who knew him.  Scott enjoyed the Iowa State Fair every year in addition to a love of music, movies and was a self-taught student of history. Christmas was always his favorite time of the year.

Scott’s biggest love was his family.  Those left to embrace his memory are his siblings Steve (Mary) Clarke, Eileen (Dennis) Bogaards, Brian Clarke and his nieces, nephew and grand nieces.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Scott’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.