At the age of seventeen, Scott enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served 20 years as a Security Policeman. He retired at the rank of Master Sergeant after an exemplary military career, most notably as part of Echo Flight 50th Security Police Group of Hahn Air Base, Germany, where he led an Air Force Ground Combat Unit in Desert Storm. He went on to serve a post-military career in Public Safety and Law Enforcement. He was an officer at many levels in several Veteran service organizations, and he was active in Veterans Advocacy work for his peer support group and the men of his wartime unit. He had life memberships in VFW, VFW Home for Children, IL, VFW Past District Commanders Association, AMVETS, IL State Rifle Association, and NRA.

A man of deeply held beliefs and convictions—and some would say strong opinions—Scott was known to immerse himself wholeheartedly into his passions. Those who knew him best would say that he was like a dog with a bone once something caught his interest. He was a man of many hobbies, special interests, and enthusiasms. Some of which include model and diorama building, firearm collecting, coin investing, fishing, hunting, historical research and genealogy, emergency preparedness, and German language and culture.

Scott’s life began in a small town in Illinois and stretched to many corners of the world, eventually leading him to the Ozarks, where he found peace and serenity in his surroundings.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his mother, and his nephew, and he is survived by his father, his brother Greg (Kris) Buennemeyer, and his nieces, as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephew. 

A graveside service was held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10am at Chillicothe City Cemetery with full military rites accorded.  Arrangements are under the care of Yarber Mortuary in Missouri and Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Illinois.