Scott L. Bittner Obituary (1972 - 2015)

Scott Lee Bittner, 42, of Towanda, entered the glory of our Lord, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Bloomington.His funeral will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Eastview Christian Church, Normal. Private family interment will be in Hudson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Eastview Christian Church, Normal. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family with arrangements.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.Scott was born July 24, 1972 in Fairbury, a son of Terry and Cynthia Janssen Bittner.Scott was blessed with the loves of his life, his wife, Carrie, and children Ella (12) and Hayden (10). His family was his passion and he was a devoted husband and father.Also surviving are his father, Terry (Sue) Bittner of Towanda; his mother, Cynthia (Jerry) Winterland of Chenoa; a sister, Lori Bittner (Brian) Warfel of Downs; a brother, Brenton Bittner of Hudson; step-sisters, Carmen (Bryan) McCaffrey of Atlanta, GA and Stephanie (Aaron) Grote of Cerro Gordo; nieces, Ryleigh, Landry and Hailey Warfel and Luccianna Puccillo; grandfather, Merle Bittner of Fairbury; and father-and-mother-in-law, Scott and Jo Barrows of Richmond, VA. Scott was brother-in-law to Justin and Sarah Barrows of Houston and Alex and Lauren Puccillo of Plainfield and a friend to so many.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Burdette and Betty Janssen and his paternal grandmother, Ruth Bittner and an uncle, Dale Bittner.Scott was an avid golfer and dedicated sports fan. He loved to attend all of his childrens activities. His generosity to the community is well-known. He was a loyal alumnus of ISU and a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. Scott owned Eureka Locker, Inc.