Obituary of Scott R. Ammer

On Wednesday, July 11, 2018 Scott Ammer passed away unexpectedly at his home in Westmont, IL. Although born in Morris, IL he was raised in Austin, TX and was a Texan at heart until the end. He returned to Morris to care for his grandfather and best friend, Bob Drake, for many years. Scott was a great salesman and had a successful career in the insurance industry.

He was to all who knew him, a six foot five, larger than life gregarious, hilarious,  life of the party. He loved Michigan football, as a matter of fact he loved just about everything about Michigan. His greatest love aside from family and friends was his love of golf. He could drive a golf ball farther than anyone he knew, but he drove them so far he sometimes couldn’t find them. If you were with Scott, you were laughing, that’s it, his humor was infectious. His two children were by far in his words “his proudest accomplishments in life”. He was also happiest when he was with them.

Preceded by his mother, Katherine (nee Drake) Ammer.

Survived by his loving daughter, Emily Ammer; his beloved son, Bennett Ammer and Emily and Bennett’s mom, Nancy Norton all of Morris; his father, Rudolph (Lee)  Ammer of Katy, TX; his twin sister, Susie (Tanya) Helmerich of Denver, CO; three uncles, Bob (Gary) Drake of Chicago, Tom (Sue) Drake of Lockport and Mike Drake of Morris, IL. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

As it was Scott’s request, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at Nettle Creek Country Club, 5355 Saratoga Road, Morris, IL on Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to his children’s education fund made out to the Ammer family in his name would be appreciated. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.  For more information, please call (815) 942-5040 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com