A funeral will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 for 83-year-old Roy L. Heldebrandt Sr., of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 8:38 am, Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his residence.
He was born November 6, 1938 in Witt, Illinois, the son of Carl and Violet (nee Chastain) Heldebrandt who both preceded him in death.
Roy married Ruth Nelson on October 25, 1963 in Dietrich, Illinois; she survives in Chester.
He is also survived by three children: Ruth Casten (Ron Kueker) of Ellis Grove, Ill.; Roy (Patty) Heldebrandt of Chester, and Rachelle Heldebrandt Chester; three siblings: Carl Eugene Heldebrandt of Nokomis, Ill., Darrell (Sonja) Heldebrandt of Nokomis, and Elizabeth (Bill) Rodden of Nokomis; four grandchildren: Dawn (Ed) Smith, Amanda (Anthony) Schultheis, Zachary Heldebrandt (Andrea Wagner) and Nickolas Heldebrandt (Rachael Niermann); two great grandchildren: Isac Smith and Emma Schultheis and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his in-laws: Ruth and Don Nelson, two sisters-in-law: Barbara Heldebrandt and Sue Hutchcraft and a brother-in-law: Don Nelson, Jr.
He had worked as a teacher for 46 years and was employed at Chester High School for 38 years. Roy was also a school bus driver for 31 years.
Roy enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to spend time with his family.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester.
A funeral for 83-year-old Roy L. Heldebrandt Sr., of Chester will be held at 12 noon Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Pechacek Funeral Home in Chester. The Rev. Phillip Keeton will officiate.
Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester.
Memorials may be made to family choice.
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