Scott Dean Wolfswinkel

Scott Wolfswinkel, age 42, died tragically on September 7, 2016 while fulfilling his passion of being a pilot.

Scott was born August 28, 1974 in Sioux Center, Iowa to Helaine (Groeneweg) and James Wolfswinkel. He graduated from Rock Valley High School in 1993 and Northwestern College in 1997. He was the owner and founder of Wolf Construction, a West Des Moines based commercial construction firm and roofing contractor. Scott was a visionary and an incredibly hard worker who loved his family and employees. Scott truly had a passion for his work, enjoying it to the fullest every day.

He was a man of God, a light for Jesus, and touched the lives of many - especially the lives of his children. Scott mentored many and shared his gift of leadership with his employees, the students he coached in football at Des Moines Christian, and was passionate about connecting new relationships with God. His generosity was second to none. Scott loved spending time with his family – his children were his life. He also enjoyed guns, outdoor activities, listening to music, cooking, smoking meats and HORSEPOWER.

Scott is survived by his children, Mason, Kaden, Kia and Mylee Wolfswinkel; parents, Jim and Helaine Wolfswinkel; siblings, Brent (Lyndsay), Timothy (Jessica), Mark (Tracy) and Blake (Sarah) Wolfswinkel; his grandparents, Simon and Judith Groeneweg; the mother of his children, Sarah Rosberg; 9 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Sadie Wolfswinkel.

A celebration of his life will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the church. Burial to be held at Resthaven Cemetery following the celebration of life.

Memorial contributions may be directed toward Des Moines Christian School, Special Olympics-Iowa, Meals for the Heartland or Susan G. Komen-Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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