04/14/2026
Daniel S. Plier, age 66, of Bartlett, passed away April 12, 2026.
Scott was, simply put, the guy you could always count on-and the guy who was probably giving you a hard time while doing it. He was the best husband, dad, papa, son, brother, uncle, father-in-law, and friend, and he showed up for his people i n every way that
mattered.
He was a true jokester at heart. If you knew Scott, you were teased-no exceptions. His sense of humor, and quick comments kept everyone on their toes and laughing. Life around Scott was never boring, and he wouldn't have had it any other way.
He loved his sports just as much as he loved talking about them, usually at one of his favorite spots like Rookies. He was proud of his two holes-in-one (and made sure people knew it), and his days a s a football state champion were something he carried with him forever.
anything.
At home, Scott was a hard worker and the ultimate handyman-the kind of guy who could fix anything and took pride in taking care o f his family. He was a provider in every sense of the word, always putting others first. He had a soft spot for animals, especially his
golden retrievers, Snickers and Ruby. Some of his favorite moments were the simple ones-walking Snickers along the neighborhood prairie path, just enjoying the day. More than anything, Scott had a big heart. He was always there when you needed him-no
questions asked. He leaves behind a lifetime of laughs, stories, and memories that will be talked about (and joked about) for years to come.
Scott is survived by his beloved wife, Christine; his loving daughter, Amanda ( Matt); his treasured grandsons: Leo and Luca; his adored mother, Jane (nee Hilgart) Rivers; his cherished sisters and step-sisters, sister-in-law and step-sister-in-law: Diane (Patrick) O’Shea and Lisa Plier; Debbie (Dave) Kiziornee, Lulu (Bill) Gruenthal, Leila Rivers; his dear step-brothers and brothers-in-law: John (Patti) River, Gary (Bill) River, and George (Rosa) Pauls; and Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Daniel; his step-father, Len Rivers; and his step-brother, Bob Rivers.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Bucaro Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 485 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Resurrection Catholic Church, 30W350 Army Trail Road, Wayne, IL 60184.
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