Scott A. Maves,

OREGON-Scott Maves, age 63, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at UW Hospital of a massive brain aneurysm. He was born in Edgerton on April 1, 1950, to Rolland O. and Lucy (Learn) Maves. Scott attended Edgerton Schools, graduating in 1968. He was an outstanding athlete, earning letters in football, basketball and baseball. Scott joined the U.S. Navy in 1969, and was stationed in Great Lakes, Ill., Midway Island, and San Diego, Calif. In December 1970, he met the love of his life Kathy. They were married in Edgerton on Aug. 25, 1972. After his discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1973, Scott and Kathy moved to Whitewater where he attended UW-Whitewater for a short time. They settled in Oregon in 1974, where they raised three children, Ben, Stephanie and Elizabeth. After working at the Post Office and Dairyland Insurance, Scott began his 34 year career with Alliant Energy as a computer operator. In 2008, he opted for early retirement. After 4 months of retirement, Scott went back to work for Zimbrick Inc. Eastside, as a driver. Scott was a friend to many people. He was a big hearted caring man full of many jokes and stories. He was a lifelong hunter and volunteered for many outdoors organizations. Scott belonged to the National Rifle Association, Safari Club International, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wings over Wisconsin, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Hunters’ Rights Coalition, United Sportsmen of WI, and National Wild Turkey Federation. Scott served on the State Board of Directors for the NWTF from 2000 until 2009. He served as the State Chapter Vice President, as well as the State Chapter President. Scott was a founding member of the Southern Dane Chapter. He served as the State Chapter Annual Convention Co-Chairperson for 2 years. Scott was a Diamond Life Member, a founding member of United Sportsmen of Wis., an avid racing person, and the pit manager at the Oregon International Track. He worked on Larry Detjens’ team for 5 years. Scott was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers and UW Badgers. Even after his death, Scott continued giving to others by donating his organs. One of his proudest accomplishments was helping his wife beat breast cancer, not once, but twice. Scott is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy; son, Benjamin Scott (Denise) of Madison; daughters, Stephanie Sue of Oregon and Elizabeth Anne of Madison; grandchildren, Logan Maves, Kirsten Oppliger, Bryanna Oppliger, Evan Maves, Zachary Oppliger, and Madelyn Oppliger; mother, Lucy of Edgerton; brothers, Lowell of Sun Prairie, Richard(Sandy) of Stoughton, and Lyle of Edgerton; sister, Sue Ellen Takacs (Rick) of Somerville, Ala.; sister-in-law, Patti (Rick) Ward of Loganville; brother-in-law, Sean Henry(Tessa) of Austin, Texas; and many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins. Preceding Scott in death were his father, Rolland Maves of Edgerton; and father-in-law, William Henry of Reedsburg. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St. Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Memorial donations may be made in Scott’s name to The American Red Cross, The National Rifle Association, or the United Sportsmen of WI, NWTF-Youth Hunting Program, SCI (Safari Club International)/youth hunting program. Per Scott’s wishes, he will be cremated and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff at UW Hospital Madison Neuro Intensive Care Unit, especially Katie, for the care they provided to Scott and the family. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Friday. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St. Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2013.