Ronald L Kelley

RONALD L. KELLEY , 76 of Hecker, Illinois, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late William R. and Rita M. (nee Wittenauer) Kelley on March 31, 1948 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Ron married Mary Embrich on April 16, 1971 at St. Augustine of Canterbury in Hecker, Illinois; she survives.

Ron earned a certificate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He then worked on the Columbia Hill project with IDOT before starting at Quality Stone Quarry Company. Later, he earned his Associate of Science Degree in Drafting and worked in that field for the National Mine Service.

Ron was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury in Hecker, Illinois. He was an avid sportsman over the years, even with his disabilities. He loved to camp, explore the outdoors, play pinochle and euchre, and read or watch westerns.

Survivors:

Wife:

Mary Kelley

3 Children:

Cynthia (James) Notter, Cathleen (Don) Dehne, and  Michael Kelley (Carrie Speiser)

8 Grandchildren:

Ashley Notter, Matthew Notter, Caitlin Dehne, Meagan Dehne,  Michael Kelley Jr, Alaina Kelley, Lucas Kelley, and Logan Kelley

1 Step Granddaughter:

Amelia Bronson

4 Siblings:

Don (Brenda) Kelley, Marylou (Don) Polacek, Alice (Dennis) Murray, and Evelyn (Mark) Marquardt

5 Brothers and Sisters-in-law:

Jim Embrich, Ken (Martha) Embrich,  Bro. Daniel Embrich, Mel Embrich, and Rita (Bryan) Herbert

Uncles & Aunt:

Walter & Millie Wittenauer, and Jim Devine

Many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by: Parents, In-laws – Adam and Emily (nee Chagala) Embrich, 1 Sister-in-law – Sr. Annette Embrich, and 1 Nephew – Jason Kelley

Funeral Service:

10:00 am, Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Fr. John Kizhakedan

Interment:

St. Augustine of Canterbury Cemetery

Hecker, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made in Ron’s memory to Sesser-Valier Outdoorsmen Club (host to Rend Lake Handicap Hunt), Hecker Sportsman Club, or American Cancer Society