Ronald James Shambrook

Ronald James Shambrook, 84, of Gibson City, formerly of Roberts, passed away at Heritage Health Nursing Home, Gibson City at 3:50 a.m. Saturday May 14, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Lyman Township Cemetery, Roberts with military honors. Pastor Debra Domeier will be officiating.   Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.

He was born August 21, 1937, in Paxton, IL, a son of Raleigh and Mary Shambrook of Thawville, IL. He married Sandra Brinkman of Cullom at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cullom on June 10, 1961.  She survives.

Also surviving are brother, Gerald Shambrook, Mesa, AZ and a sister, Marilyn (Roger) Taflinger, Fairborn, OH.  One son, Keith, Union Grove, WI, a daughter, Debra, Normal, IL; a grandson, Christopher (Jamie) Shuck of Texarkana, TX, along with 5 step-great-granddaughters, and 2 step-great-great grandsons.

His parents and a sister, Phyllis preceded him in death.

Mr. Shambrook served in the US Army before residing in Roberts. Ron participated in the Honor Flight to Washington, DC in the spring of 2016.  He worked over 30 years for Hicksgas of Roberts.  He enjoyed creating Christmas displays and making holiday candy.  He was also a fan of the Chicago White Sox, plus NASCAR and U of I Basketball.  Ron and Sandra moved to Gibson City in 2010.  They were also recognized as the 2002 Fans of the Year sponsored by the Illinois Country Music Association, Inc.

Mr. Shambrook was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Roberts, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.