Scott D. Abbott

Scott D. Abbott, 60, of Sorento, IL, died, Friday, October 11, 2024, at Evelyn’s House, Creve Coeur, MO, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 14, 1963, to J.D. and Ellen (Nee Nance) Abbott, in Poplar Bluff, MO.  On September 10, 1994, he married Jan Svoboda at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Edwardsville, IL.

Scott joined the Marines after high school and served 4 years.  He joined the Illinois State Police and served 26 years before retiring.  He then became Chief of Police for Lebanon, IL for a couple years before he started his own business, Abbott Consulting.

He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL and served as Hospitality Minister, also a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1580.  He was a loving husband of 30 years, proud dad and grandpa.  Avid outdoorsman loved his trips to Montana, loved hunting and fishing.  He loved his family, loved his faith, and coffee on the front porch with his wife.  He never met a stranger.

Scott was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ray Svoboda.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Abbott, Sorento, IL; children, Michelle (Drew) Rutter, Troy, IL, Emily (BeauClair) Shields, Martinsville, IN, Courtney (significant other, Nathan Volentine) Abbott, Sorento, IL, Melody Abbott, Sorento, IL; grandchildren, Isabelle and Eleanor Rutter; parents, J.D. and Ellen Abbott, Highland, IL; mother-in-law, Betty Svoboda; sister, Carol (Mike) Thompson, Wright City, MO; many brothers and sisters-in-laws, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Education Foundation, Mater Dei High School, Holy Trinity Catholic School, Fairview Hts, IL, or Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation.

Visitation: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Paul Church.

Clergy: Fr. Chuck Edwards, Pastor, Quincy, IL and Fr. Mariadas Chatla, Parochial Vicar, St. Paul Church.

Interment: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Highland, IL.

Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.