ROLIN J. "SHORTY" MENARD, 77, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 pm, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. He was born to the late Gregory and Jewel (nee Leavitt) Menard on July 20, 1936 at Riley Lake, Illinois. He had been a previous owner, along with his brother Rodger, of Menard Auto Sales. After leaving Menard, he owned Shorty Auto Parts. For the past 14 years, he was a Salesman at Menard Auto Sales in Ruma. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, he was a 3rd Degree and 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, a member of American Legion Post #1172 in Evansville, Illinois and Kaskaskia River Boat Club. Survivors: Beloved Soul Mate Stephanie Kipping Red Bud, IL 1 Son Jamie Menard Red Bud, IL 4 Step Children Heather (Brad) Wolter Nicole Muertz Danielle Brittingham Cody (Brandy) Muertz 1 Sister Georgia Renner Evansville, IL 9 Grandchildren T.J. Menard, Alexis, Zachary, Hadley, Konner, Sophia, Evelyn, Bradley and Elizabeth 1 Sister-in-1aw Ruthie Menard Ruma, IL Several Nephews, a Niece, an Aunt, an Uncle, Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by Parents, 2 Brother - Rodger and Burnell "B.J." Menard and 1 Brother-in-law - Cletus Renner Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Interment: St. John Catholic Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Monday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tuesday - 8:00 am - 10:45 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Memorials: Family Choice