Robert “Scott” Venus, 64, of Sparta died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at his home in Sparta.
Scott was born December 26, 1961 in Sparta to Robert and Carolyn (Brewer) Venus.
He married Amy (Harvey) Venus on October 10, 2009 in Chester, IL.
Scott retired as a Corrections Officer from Menard and went on to work at Sparta Lincoln. He loved everyone he worked with dearly. Scott was a St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards and going to auctions, but most of all, he loved taking his grandchildren to their swim meets and spending the holidays with his family and time with his 4-legged friend, Cooper.
Scott is survived by his loving wife Amy, his children – Zachary Venus of St. Louis, Danielle Venus of Coulterville, Noah (Alisa) Venus of Alton, Dylan Wahlman of Sparta and Lucas Venus of Sparta; his siblings – Steve Venus of Florida, John (Paula) Venus of Tennessee, Cheryl (Paul) Engleman of Arnold, MO, Edith (Harold) Dagner of Altamont, IL, Roy Venus of Dupo, Henry (Cassie) Venus of Chester, Loretta (J.R.) Bickett of Texas, Paul (Amy) Beck of Texas, Mary Boxum of Texas and Martha (Frank ) Hughes of Sparta; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Visitation will be held at Loyalty Missionary Baptist Church in Sparta on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom Foster officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Sparta School District Special Education Class Fund. Interment will follow at Caledonia Cemetery.
Heil, Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of arrangements
To Amy, and family. I am so sorry. My grandson Layne had scott for an aide in school. He loved “Mr. SCOTT!”. he made such an impact on him. I know he will be missed by many. Praying for you in this difficult time.
ReplyAmy I am so very sorry for your loss! Keeping you and your family in my prayers!
ReplyAmy, I’m holding you, Lucas and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers! May you soon find comfort in knowing we will all meet again.
Many prayers and hugs flowing your way.
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Amy, I’m holding you, Lucas and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers! May you soon find comfort in knowing we will all meet again.
Many prayers and hugs flowing your way.
Amy I am so very sorry for your loss! Keeping you and your family in my prayers!
To Amy, and family. I am so sorry. My grandson Layne had scott for an aide in school. He loved “Mr. SCOTT!”. he made such an impact on him. I know he will be missed by many. Praying for you in this difficult time.