Scott E. Shoemaker, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away tragically on July 9, 2026, while working on the railroad-a profession he embraced with unwavering dedication and pride to provide for the family he loved so deeply. He was 67 years old.

Born on August 12, 1958, in Toledo, Scott was the son of Donald Shoemaker, who preceded him in death in 1985, and Geraldine (Fryman) Shoemaker, who passed away in 2004.

A 1976 product of Toledo Macomber High School, Scott began a 25-year career with local Seaway Foodtown, Inc., advancing to Department Manager through hard work and determination. There, he also worked his way into the heart of co worker Caroline Sattler. The two were married outside Atlantic City, New Jersey in July, 1990, beginning a marriage built on love, laughter, and unwavering partnership. Friday, July 17 was their 36th Anniversary.

When Foodtown shuttered its doors in 2003, he did what most men couldn't do at age 45. He embarked on a new career with Norfolk Southern, Corp. Scott sweated it out on the railroad, allowing Carol to stay home and raise their daughter Melissa (DJ White) and son Joshua.

Over the next few decades, Scott achieved Conductor, and then Engineer status, riding the rails for several million miles from Chicago to Harrisburg, PA. Standing 6-foot-8, Scott's presence and work-ethic embodied Norfolk's "Thoroughbred" symbol: Strength. Stamina. Commitment. Every mile of rail traveled was driven by his devotion to provide for his family.

To know Scott was to know kindness. He was the epitome of a "gentle giant." He rarely spoke harshly to another. His smile was genuine and his laugh was hearty.

Away from work, Scott's pride was his family. He cherished every opportunity to spend time with Carol, Melissa, and Joshua. He was a tireless, hard-working, family man. In his most recent and proudest moment, Scott was blessed to give Melissa's hand in marriage, dancing with her at a wonderful family wedding in the summer of 2025.

When Scott wasn't hauling rail freight through South Bend, he was following his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Outnumbered as a baseball fan, he eventually gave in and joined Carol, Melissa and Josh on dozens of trips to watch the Cincinnati Reds.

Scott and Carol always loved the Smoky Mountain rain. They had recently expanded their travels and started checking off their bucket list at the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park. Layovers in Las Vegas were unavoidable!

Along with his parents and grandparents, Scott was preceded in death by his father-in-law Ronald Sattler, and brother-in-law Robert Toedter.

Surviving along with his loving wife, two children and son-in-law are brothers Craig, Jay and Kurt; Goddaughter Brianne Hagemann; mother-in-law Judith (Ronald) Sattler; Carol's siblings Pamela (Quinn McDougle) Toedter, David (Rebecca) Sattler and Tara (Scott) Rau.

Uncle Scott will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Scott rode alongside so many railroad friends whose lives were made better by knowing him.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Scott's life on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Eggleston-Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon, Ohio. Visitation will continue Monday, July 20, from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at North Oregon Cemetery.

Scott's legacy is not measured in the millions of miles he traveled by rail, but in the lives he touched through his kindness, humility, steadfast work ethic, and unconditional love for his family. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered