Ronald E. Whelan's Obituary
Ronald E. Whelan, 80 years of Red Bud, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1944, in Red Bud, IL.
Ronald was a 49 year business owner of Whelan Builders in Red Bud. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Prairie, where he served as a trustee, head usher, grounds keeper, and on the school board. Ronald also served 35 years on the rural fire board, he enjoyed fishing, family gatherings and he had served in the Army Reserves.
Surviving are his sons, Daryl Whelan of Red Bud, IL, Kevin (Cathy) Whelan of Waterloo, IL, and Ryan (Sharon) Whelan of Kokomo, IN, his daughter, Amy (Matt) Dannenberg of Red Bud, IL, his grandchildren, Adrianna (Logan) Warsing of Sparta, IL, Alex Whelan of Waterloo, IL, Dillon Dannenberg of Red Bud, IL, Autumn Whelan of Waterloo, IL, Dalton Dannenberg of Red Bud, IL, and Ashlyn Whelan of Waterloo, IL, his twin brother, Donald Whelan, his sister-in-law, Jane Rohlfing, along with his niece and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Geraldine "Geri" Whelan whom he married on April 8, 1967 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Prairie, his parents, Edward and Lucille, nee Johanning, Whelan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud, IL., and on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud (Prairie), IL. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud (Prairie), IL., with Pastor Scott Hojnacki, officiating. Interment will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church - Prairie 10235 S. Prairie Rd., Red Bud, IL 62278 or to the charity of the donor's choice. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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