Scott Stahnke

life story

Scott Stahnke age 73 passed away peacefully at home on May 11th, after a year long battle with lung cancer.

Scott was born March 14th 1953 in St.Paul, MN. He met the love of his life Diane “Dennie” Price and they were married at the Gunflint chapel in 1978 which began his lifelong love of the trail.

Scott was a construction laborer at had a hand in building many prominent buildings throughout the metro area. Scott raised his family in White Bear Lake MN until 1998, when he and his wife fulfilled the dream of purchasing a place on the Gunflint trail. Scott and Diane purchased the Loons Nest Gift Shop. Scott being a builder made a gift shop into a home and the Ugly Baby Boat and Bait shop was born. Scott worked in the shop till the day before his passing, opening up after a year long absence on Friday.

The family is grateful for the assistance from numerous friends on the trail. A huge shout out to his neighbors Lindsay and his wife, Ashley and her husband. Also a huge shout out to Chad for helping Scott get ready for the fishing opener.

He is proceeded in death by his daughter Kia Stahnke, his wife Diane Stahnke, his Mother Edythe Stahnke, and his Father Herbert Stahnke. He is survived by his daughter Tisa Butcher (Jeffrey Butcher). Grandsons Alex Stahnke (Christina Talbot), Ethan Butcher, and James Butcher. Brother Herbert Stahnke (Cindy Stahnke), Sister Jan Haugen(John Haugen), numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.