Roy R. Res

ROY R. RES, 78, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 9:55 am, Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his residence.

He was born to the late Fred and Edna (nee Thompson) Res on November 3, 1947 in Chester, Illinois.

He had worked as a guard at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois for 32 years.

Roy enjoyed horses, fishing and spending time with his granddaughter Payton and his cat smokey. He was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion.

He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and had received a Purple Heart and V for Valor commendations.

Survivors:

   1 Daughter: 

        Minta Res Chester, IL

   1 Granddaughter: 

        Payton Res College Grove, TN

   2 Siblings: 

        Verla Salger Red Bud, IL

        Audrey Goeddel Red Bud, IL

   Cat: 

        Smokey

   Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Brother – Freddie Res

Visitation: 

   9:00 am – 12:00 pm

   Saturday, January 3, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Family Choice