Ronald E. Tucker Sr.

Ronald E. Tucker Sr., 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:10 pm, Wednesday, August 24, 2022, 2021 at his residence.

 

He was born to the late Irving Leslie and Lura Mae (nee Jarrett) Tucker on February 20, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

He had worked at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 47 years.

 

Ronald was a member of Eagles Club Aerie #3252 and the Moose Lodge #1764 in Chester. He also frequented the American Legion in Chester. Ronald enjoyed fishing and boating and loved spending time with his family.

 

Survivors:

   3 Children:

        Ronald Irving Leslie (Stephanie) Tucker Chester, IL

        Yvonne June (Shawn) Seymour Chester, IL

        Ashley Nicole Tucker Chester, IL

   1 Brother:

        Irving Tucker Rockwood, IL

   2 Sisters:

        Gloria Hunter Collinsville, IL

        Shirley Hunter Collinsville, IL

   5 Grandchildren:

        Mary (Daniel), Alyssa, Breanne, Alyvia and Bryson

   1 Great Grandchild:

        Anna

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews, Cousins and Friends

 

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 2 Sons – Ronald Eugene Tucker, Jr. and Phillip Tucker

 

It was Ronald’s wish to be cremated.

 

Visitation:

   3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Saturday, August 27, 2022

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

 

Memorials:

   American Cancer Society

   Hospice of Southern Illinois


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