Scott Barrett

Scott Barrett passed away unexpectedly at home on March 15, 2023 from a brain aneurysm at the age of 48.  He was born in Peoria, Illinois on August 8, 1974 and moved to La Crosse when he was five. He graduated from Central High School in 1992.  Scott married Chantel Griep and they were parents to three children:  Kyrsten, Tyson, and Scott’s stepson Matthew Olson.

Scott’s previous jobs included being a district manager for Famous Footwear and then Caribou Coffee.  Later, in the greater Twin Cities, Minnesota area, Scott founded Kids Grow INC Child Care and Pre-School Centers with his business partner Joshua Soukup.  Scott worked hard to create a faith based inclusive curriculum.  He moved back to Wisconsin because he was a devoted Badger and Packer fan and found a way to work from his home in Trego.

Scott loved living in Wisconsin on Lake Trego where he enjoyed beautiful boat rides, fishing and evening bonfires.   He will be remembered as a loving father, a devoted husband, a successful business owner, a friend and a strong follower of his Lord.  Throughout his life he touched many people with his big smile, his kind words and generous heart.  Scott will truly be missed by many people.

Scott is survived by his wife and children, granddaughter Ava, mother, Sandy Castek (Jack), brothers Todd (Chad) and Peter, mother-in-law Carol  Hamilton, sisters-in-law Heather Griep (Robert) and Amanda Griep (Michael), and brother-in-law Charlie Griep and step-sisters Anne Castek (John Borrell), Amy Adam(Al), and Amanda Haessly.   Scott was preceded in death by his father John Barrett and his grandparents John and Marion Sleik.  Scott also had many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who will mourn his passing.

Scott was a kind man with spunk, charm, and a great sense of humor.  He  was loved and respected by many and will truly be missed.  A memorial fund to further teacher education can be found at: www.kidsgrow.net/kids-grow-cares.html .   His funeral service will be held at the Riverwood Covenant Church in Rockford, Minnesota sometime in May of 2023.