Scott Pakarinen Obit

SCOTT PAKARINEN, 72, of Brainerd, passed away Feb. 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Dixie and his children; son, Seth (Becky) Pakarinen, daughters, Sara (Darren) Rector, Diane (Sean) Bird and Christine (David) Montague; grandchildren, Nathan Welliver, Ashley, Alyssa, Jordan, Scotty, Hannah, and Brody; brothers, David and Rodney (KC) Pakarinen; his sister, Amanda and great-grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents Olavi and Charlene Pakarinen; and daughter Kimberly Welliver– Brown. Scott enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking and being with his pups, Hunter and Pedro. Please join the family and the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Celebration of Life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.