Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Oct 19, 1941 - Oct 2, 2018 (Age 76)
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We wanted to express our deepest sympathies to you and let you know that we are praying for your family.
Rusty, Camille, Brennan and Bryton Ragon
October 18, 2018 | Manhattan, IL | Friend
Sorry to hear of this. Ron was a good man. May the recollection of cherished memories and the passage of days bring healing peace to your hearts.
Ford & Pam Conley
October 06, 2018 | Chillicothe, IL | Friend
Sorry for your loss. Patty Hart Maples
Patty Hart-Maples
October 06, 2018 | Charleston, IL | Friend
Sharon so very sorry for your loss. We didnt know he was so ill until Bonnie told us. He will be missed.
Jerry & Janet Burson
October 05, 2018 | Casey, IL | Friend
My uncle Ron. A man whom I respected and admired.
Michael Watson
October 04, 2018 | Alvin, TX | Family
We will certainly miss this marvelous man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Richard and Winona Egan
October 04, 2018 | Flora, IL | Family
Sorry for your loss of Ron. Your entire families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Donna Munson
October 04, 2018 | Martinsville, IL | Friend
With our hugs and prayers as we know so much family suffering in your lives with so many family members that this Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Love to be part of your family and to share in the favorite memories hugs and love Kathy Tim Jenna and family
Kathy Dunbar
October 04, 2018 | Hannibal, MO | Friend
My sincere condolences to the Rue family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Brenda Williams
October 04, 2018 | Springfield, IL | Neighbor
Rhondal Lee Rue, age 77, of Murray, KY formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home in Kentucky. He was born October 19, 1941 in Casey, IL, the son of Alonzo Ross “Buck” Rue and Alice Marie Ripple Rue. On September 16, 1961 he married Sharon Lynne Tedrick in Casey, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sharon of Murray, KY; son, Adam Lee (Teresa) Rue of Chicago, IL; daughter, Tatia Lyn Beckwith of Culver City, CA; grandchildren, Jordan Beckwith of Culver City, CA and Mia, Emily and Henry Rue of Chicago, IL; siblings, Ben Rue of Lawrenceville, IL; John (Nancy) Rue of Peotone, IL; Richard (Kathy) Rue of Houston, TX; Jack Rue of Mattoon, IL; Bonnie (Don) Baird of Martinsville, IL; Julie (Chuck) Briggs of Tilton, IL and Melanie (David) Evans of Weatherford, TX; sisters in law, Marsha Rue of Casey, IL, and Nancy Cummins of Plainfield, IL; many nephews, nieces, great nephews, nieces, great- great nephews and nieces, his Church family and many friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert Rue, Tony Rue, Rodney Rue and wife Debbie Eagan Rue; sisters, Andrea Rue and Mary Sue Watson and husband Richard; brothers in law, Lynn Cummins and Jim Tedrick; father and mother in law, Jim and Tibby Tedrick and three nephews, Jonathan Rue, Jason Watson and David Watson.
Ron was a 1959 graduate of Casey High School after which he attended the University of Illinois. He served his country during the Vietnam War, as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was a member of Casey First Christian Church and First Christian Church of Murray, KY. Ron was retired from Eli Lilly and Caterpillar Tractor Company.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Casey First Christian Church with Rev. Dr. Ruth Ragovin and Rev. Jacqueline Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL with graveside military rites by Casey VFW, Hazel Dell American Legion and Martinsville American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday evening at Casey First Christian Church, 200 SE Eighth St. Casey, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey-Westfield High School Athletic Department, 306 E. Edgar Ave., Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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