Robert ‘Bob’ Scott – Duker & Haugh

Robert K. “Bob” Scott, age 78, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on May 12, 1946, in Quincy, a son to Albert R. and Mary G. (Forrester) Scott. He was a 1964 Quincy High School Graduate and a graduate of Western Illinois University. Bob served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Janice Siwek on January 10, 1970. She survives.

“Bobby” attended Highland Riverside Elementary School. He grew up enjoying roller skating at the family business, Scouts, and spending time on the Mississippi River water skiing. After years of hard work, he became an Eagle Scout, and a Vigil Honor Member with the Order of the Arrow. He spent years working on staff at Camp Saukenauk, a place he genuinely loved. Years later he would enjoy being a Scoutmaster for Jeff’s troop and watching him follow the same path.
While serving a 2-year tour with the U.S. Army in Vietnam, he became Platoon Sergeant, and he was honorably discharged in 1966 with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Meeting for the first time on a blind date with two of their best friends, Bob and Jan had a great time, then he went off to war. Two years later when he returned, they met at a local night spot on 36th & State called “The Barn.” It was the beginning of a 55-year relationship.
After graduating from WIU, he worked for the family businesses his father “Scottie” founded. In the beginning, the primary business was digging basements and installing septic systems while also working the infamous “Scotties Potties.” He spent weekends roller skating at the tent on north 12th street.
In 1975 Quincy Raceways opened east of town. Shortly after that the new Skateland skating rink was built. He ran both family businesses with his father, mother, and wife Jan. Over the next 30 years, they worked tirelessly to maintain both operations. For generations families would create lifetime memories at the rink and racetrack.
After selling the racetrack to focus on the skating rink, son Jeff joined the family business. Soon Scotties Fun Spot was born and is now a family destination for generations both past and present. The Scott family has the title of the “longest family-owned skating rink in the country,” currently at 89 years.
In his spare time Bob helped form the Avenue of Lights. Together with his daughter Becky, they would hunt for the perfect Christmas pictures that would make magical memories for families to enjoy. They traveled to several venues where he enjoyed teaching classes on how to build displays. He would spend his summers building new displays and his winters in the park setting them up. One of his proudest creations was the mobile Roller Skating Caterpillar, which can be seen at Scotties Fun Spot.
He loved spending time with his grandkids whether it was attending dance recitals, watching them race, or just going on bike rides with them. He enjoyed teaching them every piece of knowledge he could.
In his later years, while attending go-kart races with his son and grandkids, he took a liking to 4 cycle engine technical inspections. He became one of the leading national inspectors, traveling all over the country and to Canada. He worked closely with Becky to help make the procedures simple and he had a core group of friends that he worked with and absolutely loved spending time with them.
Over the years his hobbies including racing go karts at the family dirt track. He loved playing roller hockey and played until the age of 60 when his body told him it was time to retire. In 1996 he and son Jeff won 3rd place at the National Roller Hockey tournament.
Bob was a jack of all trades; he could fix anything and always offered a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He was especially good at taking things apart to see how they worked, even if that meant they were never going back together.
In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his children: Jeff (Rachel) Scott and Becky (Brad Hudson) Scott. Grandchildren: Avery Scott, Riley Scott, Kayla (Dylan Rogers) Allen, Kortney (Lance VanZandt) Goehl, Kearstyn Scott.
Step Grandchildren Lucas LeClair, Shane LeClair, Bradley (Dani) Hudson, Landon Hudson, and Sydney Hudson.
Great-Grandchildren: Damian and Wrenley
Step-Great-Grandchildren: Jude, Lyle and Erin
A Sister: Mary Ann (Ed) Horton and a sister in law: Ruth Ann ‘Tootie’ Scott.
A Fur baby: Duchess
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Bob was preceded in death by: his parents, brothers: Albert Scott, Jr. and Raymond Scott in childhood.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 11:00 am in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #37 Honor Detail and the United States Army Honor Detail. A Visitation will be held on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Tri-State Warrior Outreach/UWAC sent to United Way of Adams County or Saukenauk Scout Reservation. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.