Roger L Hanebutt

ROGER L. HANEBUTT, 78, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 am, Thursday, January 8, 2026, at John Cochran V.A. Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Erwin and Nelda A. (nee Koester) Hanebutt on May 3, 1947, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Roger married Linda A. Vessely on January 4, 1969, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Evansville, Illinois; she preceded him in death on October 21, 2015. Roger then married Peggy (nee Deterding) Crafton on November 12, 2016, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois; she survives

Roger owned and operated Hanebutt Builders, a family business that he took over from his father, in Red Bud, Illinois.

He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois, and held various offices. Roger was also a member of the Red Bud Lions Club and was currently serving as President.

Roger was an avid golfer and was a member of the North County Country Club in Red Bud for many years. He could frequently be found on the course or in the clubhouse, spending time with friends.

Roger proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #6632 in Red Bud, serving as commander from 1985-86. He was also a member of American Legion Post #1172 in Evansville.

Survivors:

Wife:

Peggy Hanebutt Red Bud, IL

2 Sons:

Steven Hanebutt (Lilian Daubisse) Lomme, France

Scott (Sara) Hanebutt Godfrey, IL

4 Step-Sons:

Clint Crafton Red Bud, IL

Chad (Valerie) Crafton Red Bud, IL

Cliff Crafton Red Bud, IL

Craig (Megan) Crafton Red Bud, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Adam, Nicholas, Carter, and Ellie Hanebutt

8 Step Grandchildren:

Jesse (Angelica), Kendall, Kenadee, Melayna, Jack, Alexcis, Ashlynn, and Hadalee Crafton

2 Step Great Grandsons:

Alex and Matthew

5 Siblings:

Joan (Eric) Pittman Detroit, MI

Carolyn Sue (Paul) Sieveking Fenton, MO

Richard (Kathy) Hanebutt Shawnee, KS

Kay (Larry) Dunn Smithton, IL

James “Randy” (Pam) Hanebutt Chicago, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife – Linda, and 1 Sister – Nancy (Loren) Harms

Funeral Service:

 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 13, 2026

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

 Rev. Mark Winkelman

Interment:

 St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

 Monday– 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Tuesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

V.F.W. Post # 6632, Red Bud, Illinois

Red Bud Lions Club