Newburgh, IN – Scott R. Lauderdale, known as Newburgh’s Country Gentleman, passed away on November 6, 2020, at the age of 65. Scott was born on May 6, 1955 to Myrtle (Satkamp) Lauderdale and Walter E. Lauderdale. He grew up in Holland, Indiana and attended Oakland City University where he earned a BA in Art Education. He held many jobs over the next eight years; working in a garden center, a bottling plant, as an art/activities instructor at nursing homes and teaching occasional noncredit courses at local universities. Around 1985 he was able to realize the dream of becoming an antique dealer. Over the next 30+ years he had shops in Evansville and primarily in Newburgh.
He closed the shop at the end of 2017 and became increasingly more ill over the next few months. In March 2018, he was diagnosed with encephalitis. For the rest of his life he was on a rollercoaster of getting better then slipping backward. Unfortunately, his condition deteriorated and he passed away in his sleep on November 6.
He didn’t really live alone. His “boy” Toby, a Doberman, was his constant companion for the last seven years of his life. Toby was a faithful and loving friend and assisted Scott with some of his physical difficulties. Fortunately, Toby has a great new home and family and is doing well.
Toby was the last of a long line of canines (and some feline) companions to Scott. He and various other fur babies participated in agility competitions and some local dog shows.
In addition to Toby, Scott is survived by his sister Linda (Randy) Cleek of Evansville, Indiana and numerous cousins on the Lauderdale and Satkamp sides of the family. He was predeceased by his parents and maternal grandparents, John and Anna Satkamp and paternal grandparents, Millie and Elisha Lauderdale as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Scott will join his parents when his ashes are interred at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Stendal, Indiana on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1 p.m. CST/2 p.m. EST. A brief graveside service will be conducted by Pastor Ed Wick. Guest are asked to wear masks and be prepared to stand for 15-20 minutes. A Celebration of Life will be held in Newburgh at a later date.
If you wish to memorialize Scott, please contribute to the animal rescue organization of your choice or plant a tree or a bush. Take a walk along the river, in an art gallery or in a garden and think about your friend, Scott, the Country Gentleman.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Friends may send a condolence to the family at www.SimpleCremationEvansville.com
Janet John Stanton says
Sorry for your loss , Scott was a great guy and a friend to many, art, store, flea market , and all the animals. janet stanton cousin
Nancy and John Byrd says
Linda and Randy,
We are saddened to learn of your loss. It is so hard losing a sibling, but hope the memories of happier days provide you comfort. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy and John Byrd
Sharon Turpin and Phyllis Watson - T&W Antiques says
We are so sorry for your loss. Scott was a great man. When we started in the antique business, Scott was a great help. One year Scott and his dog Cleopatra and me and my dog Caesar attended obedience class together. We didn’t put together the connection in names until one class when the instructor told us to bring Caesar and Cleopatra to the front to do a demonstration.
Leslie Parker says
Linda,
David and I send our sympathies to you for the loss of your brother. We are thinking of you during this time. I think of you often and am grateful for knowing you and for our association at USI.
Fondly,
Leslie Parker
Terri Doom says
So sorry hear about Scott! Prayers for family!
Nadine Coudret says
Linda, I am sorry about the loss of your brother. I recall the many trips and kindness that you did for him. May he rest in peace.
Nadine Coudret
Michele (Niehaus) Thomas says
I just started talking to Scott the last year or so. He informed me we were related. I don’t remember much about him, I do remember Myrtle always coming over to visit Raymond and Arla Meyer (my grandparents)
Scott and I had a few things in common. The love of Dobermans was one we talked about often. He gave me info on shelters, told me names of breeders, and who trained Toby.
We loved talking about antiques and flowers. I helped him out and found the name of one specific flower he couldn’t remember that was blooming in the corner of his flower bed. He also wanted some orange ditch lillie’s one day, I told him he could drive to Holland. That’s when I learned how sick he was. I knew something was happening when he wasn’t on Facebook as much. I’m so sorry and I’m keeping you all in my heart and prayers. Scott, please say hi to the rest of the family. So glad we got to catch up.
Joyce Babillis says
Linda and Randy,
I am so sorry to read about your brother’s death. I hope you can find
peace in knowing he is with your loved ones.
Joyce
Peggy Luker Pixley says
It seems like only yesterday we were going to Sunday School, VBS, Luther League, choir, and Church together. I would occasionally stop in to see Scott at his shop. Remember seeing Myrtle there, too, and we would catch up on mutual people we knew. Linda, I’m so sorry for your loss. Please take care during this difficult time.
Linda L Cleek says
Like many other things in my life, this should be marked “better late than never.” Thank you for your kind message. You are definitely part of the tapestry of my early life and sometimes I miss those days so much it surprises me. Linda
Cathy Drach says
Sorry for your loss. He was a kind man when I knew him in college. Hugs!!
Delois Freeman says
So sorry that Scott left us to fend for ourselves. I’m sure he is happier without any pain. He just needs his loving buddy TOBY to be by his side.
Thank you Scott for always being accepting, sharing your friendship and never judging.
You will be Missed and Never FORGOTTEN!