Frederick S. Scott, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026. Fred lived a life filled with faith, love, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank Scott and Nadine (Peetz) Scott, his brother Peter D. Scott and sister Sharon (Scott) Bossert.

Fred is survived by his loving wife Linda (Dent) Scott and children Michael F. Scott and Karen (Scott) Fontana Higdon. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Clare (Fontana) Fontenot, Eleanor Fontana and Rose Fontana.

Born on March 25, 1940, Fred grew up in Webster Groves as a devoted member of Annunciation Catholic Church. He attended Holy Redeemer Grade School and graduated from Webster Groves High School in 1958, where he was an active member of the golf and basketball teams.

Fred pursued a passion for architecture, earning his degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1964, and later a Master's in Architecture and Urban Design from Washington University in St. Louis in 1967. He proudly served in the Air National Guard.

For 44 years, Fred was the Chief Architect at HBE Corporation, formerly known as a premier design-build firm specializing in hospitals, financial institutions and Adam's Mark Hotels. Licensed in all 50 states, Fred and his teams designed and built over 1,500 hospitals throughout his memorable career. He retired at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, dedication, and excellence.

An avid lover of sports, Fred enjoyed playing golf and basketball. He also dedicated time to coaching CYC basketball at Ascension Catholic Church, proudly leading the senior boys team to the 1991 St. Louis CYC Archdiocese championship. Besides sports, Fred was passionate about watercolor painting, with many of his works decorating the homes of family members.

Fred will be remembered most for his profound dedication to his family, his architectural vision and mentorship, his love of golf and his faithful witness to the Roman Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr, Chesterfield, Missouri 63005, on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with private interment. Visitation will take place at Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Missouri 63011, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 4-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201 or online at www. crs.org .

Friends are invited to sign the family's online guestbook at Schrader.com.