Scott Robert Reeves, 68, went to his eternal home on February 13, 2024, with his wife at his side. Scott was born on September 2, 1955, the son of the late Robert and Joyce (nee Schwingel) Reeves. He graduated from Fremd High School in Palatine, Illinois in 1973. He worked as a tool and die maker before obtaining his mechanical engineering degree from Northern Illinois University in 1994. Scott then worked at Klein Tools until landing his dream job at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois.
Scott was the oldest of three children and moved frequently in his younger years. He played many sports throughout his life, including football, hockey, baseball, tennis, bowling, and golf. He was featured as the “Football Star of the Week” in his local newspaper during high school and was scouted by the Houston Astros as a powerful left-handed pitcher. Scott met the love of his life, Nedra Mary (nee Jerling) Hrdlicka through a video dating service, and they married on August 5, 1990. Scott took on the role of stepfather to Nedra’s two children, and they then were additionally blessed with two daughters of their own. Scott coached his children’s soccer teams, cared for his daughters’ beloved horse, Shiloh, and made sure his kids had countless hours of outdoor fun.
Scott was an active member of Christ Community Church in St. Charles, Illinois, where he volunteered on both the sound and traffic teams, and gained many lifelong friends through their Bible study groups and the King’s Men hockey team. He gave his life to Jesus and was baptized on October 14, 2003. After his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease in 2007, he joined Rock Steady Boxing where he flourished in a community of people who shared similar physical struggles. In 2021, Scott and Nedra retired to Del Webb in Huntley, Illinois where they enjoyed riding in their golf cart and watching softball games together.
Scott is survived by his wife, Nedra Reeves, and his four children, Kathryn (Douglas) Harder, Kevin (Patricia) Hrdlicka, Emma (Nathan Monaghen) Reeves, and Anne (Michael) Spangler, as well as his six grandchildren, Elise, Liam, Ian, Nora, Isaac, and Marie. He is also survived by his mother, Joyce Reeves, and his sisters, Cindie (Bruce) McNeil and Kathy (Mike) Delahunty.
A memorial will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 5 p.m. to time of service 7 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home,10763 Dundee Rd, Huntley, IL.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wayside Cross Ministries (215 E. New York Street, Aurora, IL, 60505) where Scott volunteered for many years.
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home, 847-515-8772.
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Anne I am very sorry for the loss of your Father. He sure was an active man in the Community. Our prayers are with you. Love Uncle Jim and Aunt Mel.
Dear Nedra. I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband. I’m sending love and prayers to you and your family,
Nedra, I was saddened to hear of the death of your husband. Sending love and prayers to you and the family.
So sorry to hear of your loss. May all the good memories carry you through this difficult time.
Joyce, Nedra, Anne, Emma, Kate, Kevin & Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. The short time we have gotten to know Scott has been a true blessing. There are no words to take away your pain, but his memories will always live in your hearts and ours too. Prayers to you all during this difficult time. Love always, Sharon & Tom
Nedra, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. May your beautiful memories bring you some peace. Prayers for you and your family.
Scott, I love your photo and I pray you are with the peace and love of Christ. Thank you always for remembering us always and keeping us in your prayers. Nedra, Anne, Emma, Kevin and Kate and families: Paul and I are so very sorry for your loss of Scott. We have shared so much over the years, that it feels like my kids have lost an uncle and I have lost a brother in law... In talking these last few weeks, our family has expressed being so grateful for those memories. We hope you find some joy and comfort, too, in those memories. Please also know that we love you and are keeping each of you in our prayers and hearts as you move forward each day. I know God is holding you. Joyce: I am very sorry that you have experienced the loss of a son. It is different that a spouse or peer. May God keep you close and guide you ahead. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Nedra and Family, Our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your loved ones, on the passing of your dear husband Scott. May God’s love and comfort surround you at this difficult time. We regret to say that we cannot attend the wake and the services.We will be there in spirit and will be offering up many prayers for you and your family. May you always keep the love and the beautiful memories of Scott in your heart. We know you have lost a very special man. Please extend our love to our niece and nephew Anne and Michael, to all of your children and families. God bless you. Love , William and Linda Silk
We are praying for you and your family. May the Holy Spirit comfort and God's word strengthen you. In Jesus name AMEN
My wife, Melissa, and I send our sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to all of the family. Scott was a kind and gentle person and I had the good fortune of working with him on several Main Injector projects. RIP
Nedra: I am so sorry for you loss. I enjoyed working with Scott at Fermilab and will always remember him as a sweet and kind person.
My condolences to the Reeves family. I worked with Scott for several years at Fermilab in Fluids Engineering Group in the Mechanical Support Department of the Accelerator Division. Scott was a talented, very nice, and most sincere person that I have known. It was a joy to have known him and to have worked together on fluids engineering projects for Fermilab's particle accelerators.
I remember him from work. Sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences. So sorry that I am out of town and was unable to attend the services, but I understand that it was uplifting and just what Scott would have wanted. He was a good man and a good grandfather to Elise and her brother, sisters and cousins. They will have fond memories of him. And no greater wish can a parent/grandparent have. God bless Scott.
Dear Nedra. My EMail has been out of whack the past few weeks. I just came back on line and received the news of your husband’s passing. I am so so sorry . Sending you prayers and hugs