Ronald "Ronnie" L. Candler

RONALD “RONNIE” L. CANDLER, 81, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 1:55 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.

He was born to the late James H. and Anna (nee Kalmer) Candler on April 6, 1944, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Ronnie married Jo Ann Braun on October 17, 1964, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Illinois; she survives.

He had owned and operated Candler Construction in Red Bud for 25 years.

Ronnie was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Renualt, Illinois. He was a contractor, carpenter, craftsman, avid woodworker, card player, and gardener.

Survivors:

Loving Wife:

Jo Ann Candler Prairie du Rocher, IL

4 Children:

Rhonda (Rob) Beaulieu Prairie du Rocher, IL

Bobbi (Dave) Moore Red Bud, IL

Renee (Michael) Neal Chester, IL

Rusty (Jenny) Candler Prairie du Rocher, IL

15 Grandchildren:

Randi Beaulieu, Rachael (Shawn) Seymour, Rian Beaulieu (Davey Samples), Mackenzie Sharp (Alex Weisman), Cameron & Rebekah Moore, Dillon (Kaitlyn) Neal, Damion (Jadi) Neal, Derek (Faith) Neal, Dominic Neal, Devin Neal, Annabeth Candler, Lynnette Candler, Andrew Candler, and Craig Candler

9 Great Grandchildren:

Stephen Beaulieu, Jakoby & Jasper Seymour, Brantley & Kinsley Hall, Emberlyn, Evan, Ezra & Hazley Neal

1 Sister:

Rosemary Wiesen Red Bud, IL

6 Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law:

Nancy Candler, Linda (Dave) Harbaugh, Terry (Linda) Braun, Ronnie (Pearl) Braun, Randy (Tina) Braun, and Cindy Schnepel

Tiny Mate from down under:

Troy Brandenburg

Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 2 Brothers – Roy Candler and James Richard Candler, In-laws – Russell & Eileen Braun, Sisters-in-law and Brother-in-law – Barbara McDonough, Allen Schnepel, and Ruby Candler, and 1 Nephew – David Harbaugh

Memorial Service:

 7:00 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating: 

 Fr. John Kizhakedan

Inurnment:

 10:00 am, Saturday, August 23, 2025

Gilbert Cemetery, Ames, Illinois

Visitation:

 Friday - 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

 American Cancer Society