• Visitation
  • Friday, September 11th, from 1-3pm at Heritage Funeral Homes – Oak Creek (9200 S. 27th St.)
• Memorial Service
  • Friday, September 11th, starting at 3pm at Heritage Funeral Homes – Oak Creek (9200 S. 27th St.)

Scott Michael Alpren

Son, Brother, Bartender, Cousin, Nephew- and the badge he wore with the most honor: Uncle.

Scott Michael Alpren was born February 18th, 1972, and was reborn to eternal life with our Lord and Savior on Friday, August 28th, 2026. Born in Annapolis, Maryland to Larry and Nancy Alpren, Scott is survived by his sister, Stacey, his brother, Chris, nephews, Logan and Jesse as well as numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, friends that turned into family, and other relatives.

Scott lived a well-traveled life, throughout his early years being a Navy brat he was constantly on the move, living up and down the East Coast and throughout the United States before settling down in the place he would grow to call home- Milwaukee. Graduating from South Milwaukee High School’s Class of 1990, Scott worked as a Nursing Aide for a short time before relocating to Flagstaff, Arizona where he served at restaurants overlooking the Grand Canyon. Scott lived in Arizona for some time before coming back to the Milwaukee area, where he then shared an apartment with his friend who would become family, Robert “Bobby” Wessel, memories Scott would look back on fondly.

It was at this time that Scott truly flourished in his relationships, both in front of, and behind the bar. Scott was the bartender who knew it all, what drinks you liked, what channel the game was on, and when he asked you “How’re you doing?” He was one of those people who really meant it.

Scott brought his fierce ability to love and listen with him in every conversation he had and every relationship he formed, with family members attributing him as a “live-in therapist.”

Bartending up and down the greater Milwaukee area was only one facet of Scott’s well-rounded life; he was known for his love of the Brewers, the Packers, his vacations to Mexico, and his uncanny ability to return the love you gave him tenfold. The best way to describe Scott is simple, he was family- to know him, was to love him. Scott will be remembered as one of the funniest people anyone would ever meet, one of the most kind, caring and compassionate souls- a man who left a mark on everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him- whether it be on our hearts, or in the form of a handprint.

In 2008, Scott’s life, and the lives of everyone who loved him changed. Scott was taken to the Aurora St. Luke’s MRICU, placed into a medically induced coma, and given 48 hours to live. Months later, against all odds, Scott walked out of the same ICU. Throughout the next 18 years, Scott would be in and out of the MRICU, turning the unit into a home away from home, and his caregivers- into family.  This story of resilience only shows a faction of who Scott is.  The wonderful care he received from everyone with the MRICU gave Scott, and his family, 18 more years of experiences, of vacations, of advice, of love and of living- and for that- we are forever grateful.

While our hearts are heavy, the Lord’s timeline never seems to line up with ours. The Alpren family would like to thank every single caregiver, Respiratory Therapist, Nurse, and healthcare provider for the amazing care Scott received throughout every stage of life

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 11th, from 1-3pm at Heritage Funeral Homes – Oak Creek (9200 S. 27th St.).  A Memorial Service will begin at 3pm.