led extensively, visiting Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, as well as all 50 states. He was ever faithful to his 63rd Infantry Division, becoming its historian, co-authoring a book on their exploits in Europe during World War II, and attending every reunion for decades until his health prevented him. His independent mind and experience in WW II made him skeptical or opposed to dictators of any stripe, be they political, military, religious, or corporate. His steely determination to reach a goal often masked his soft heart which only those who knew him best could appreciate. Survivors include his wife; two children; Gary D. (Marena Tunkin) Scott of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Patricia A. Scott of Seattle, Washington; three grandchildren; Alan (Kara) Silverman, Devon (Emily Gosling) Scott-Tunkin and Zane Scott-Tunkin; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother; Kenneth Scott. Services: Private family services will be held with inurnment at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery, Traer, Iowa. There will be no visitation. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com/obituaries/William-J-Scott?obId=3390658#/obituaryInfo