Birth date: Mar 20, 1942 Death date: Aug 26, 2020
James Richard "Rich" Candler, 78, of Red Bud, passed away on August 26, 2020 at his home. Rich was born March 20, 1942, in Red Bud to James Harold and Elizabeth Anna (Kalmer) Candler. He married Ruby Helen (Ehlers) Naeger on Nove Read Obituary
We were so sad to hear that Rich passed away. I enjoyed working with Rich on RBC and other projects. He was a kind and solid brother. I always enjoyed our visits. He was a practical and spiritual man. We look forward to his resurrection. Our prayers and sympathies are with the family.
Greg Brooks Family
Unfortunately I didn’t have a lot of time spent with my uncle Rich. But I know my dad loves him dearly by the way he would light up when he talked about his brother Rich. I hope my dad and uncle are enjoying a good conversation somewhere about the good ole days of Candler Construction!
I remember going to the Chandler home in the years of 1972 /73. We would meet there for field service. A home of hospitality. Ruby and Rich always made ones feel welcome, even though they already had a house full. A good brother, he will be missed, Rodney Wood
We sure enjoyed seeing Rich and Ruby every quick build throughout Illinois. Always loved Rich’s humility. Look forward to seeing rich real soon in the paradise soon to come,
One of the first times I met Rich was on an RBC project when I was much younger. Just a teenager at the time I marveled as I watched him solve a problem with the truss placement over the foyer. Nothing was lining up right as they tried to secure the trusses in preparation for the decking to go down. I watched as a group consulted him on the problem and then stood back and watched as he picked up a long piece of lumber and simply stick it up into the trusses above and with mighty shove push the trusses into order and the brothers above immediately nailed them into place! Problem solved with no fanfare, just a lot of jaws dropping at the sight. That was just a small story of many more that endeared me to Rich and his entire family. Our deepest sympathy and love is with you all. Till we work together again......
Love, Aaron & Connie Emmerich
Rich and Ruby and their family have been a part of my life since I was 7 years old. They’re the kind of people you, in the back of you mind, just think are going to be there forever. I remember making apple butter in their driveway, playing cards in the kitchen, looking through Ruby’s photo albums, so many memories of them. The Smith family sends Ruby and the rest of the family a huge virtual hug. Our love runs deep for your family and I patiently wait until we can see all of you including Rich again. 💙
Part of a wonderful childhood memories. Hearing his talks and always smiling face. Spending time with the family. Love them 😘
Just thinking about Rich and Ruby warms the heart. He was a treasure! A humble man who made everyone feel like they mattered. Always there with a smile and hug when we arrived at the RBC builds. What an example to all of us. You will be truly missed but we will see you soon. Our hearts are with you Ruby and the whole family. ❤️
Joe and Sonia Colon
I always admired Rich’s practical wisdom and kindness. Ruby’s tears are in our hearts. He was and will be a prince! Ken & Cheryl Phillips
Betty and I just learned of Richard's passing. This is a shock and we just want to let the family know what great neighbors he and his family are to us. We will miss Him and
keep the family in our prayers.
Betty and Orvel Cox
