Scott R.

Cerney

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Richard Cerney on January 18, 2026, at his home.
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> Scott was born on February 28, 1962, to Loretta (Jurgella) and Richard Cerney, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He spent the majority of his 63 years building his life and working in various job positions in Wisconsin.
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> Scott loved dabbling in art, using etching, pen and ink, watercolors, and other art media. He created many pieces that he shared with his family members. He also had a creative interest in airbrush painting, and, for a time, found much pleasure in advancing his skill with design on motorcycles - art was a talent he had recently envisioned hopes of resuming.
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> In 2017 Scott had the opportunity to accompany his father, Richard, on a Badger Honor Flight to Washington D.C.  He found pleasure and relaxation in traveling the Wisconsin area to sightsee and explore, especially the many lakes and natural waterfall parks, sharing those experiences with his partner of the past 8 years, Dianne.
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> Scott was also a treasured member of the working crew at the Party Mart "family" in Lake Mills, WI.
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> Scott was preceded in death by a daughter, Julia (Cerney) Kinney, his parents Richard and Loretta Cerney, a brother, Charles Cerney, grandparents, and the "love of his life", Dianne Reyna.
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> He is survived by a child Melissa (Benjamin) Dickinson, two grandchildren Hadlee Dickinson and McKayla Kinney, a sister Susan (Jerry) Thering, aunts, an uncle, a niece and cousins. He also will be deeply missed by his extended family at heart, especially Charlotte, Cindy, Marte, Nicole, Torey and Andrea, and all who shared his joys, sorrows, and the challenges in life that forge human connection, and bind our souls with meaning.
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> A private gathering to honor Scott's life and bid him peace in his journey home will take place at a later date.
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