LeRoy Alvin Ruch's Obituary
LeRoy Alvin Ruch, age 54, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 5:29 p.m. in his home. LeRoy was born on April 7, 1963 in Perryville, MO, a son to Clementine Lankford. On April 25, 2008, he married Robin Gibson in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. He had worked as a carpenter and was of the Catholic faith. LeRoy loved camping, his children and grandchildren, always had candy for kids and he loved life, helping others and didn't know a stranger. Survivors include his wife, Robin Ruch of Pinckneyville, IL; a son, Jesse Ruch of Tilden, IL; two daughters, Jamie (Jeremy) Brockmeyer of Schuline, IL and Jaycie (Zackery) Wright of Marissa, IL; three step-children, Dannyel (Todd) Norrington of Carterville, IL, Crystal (Patrick) Beasley of Anderson, IN and Kalen Jones of Pinckneyville, IL; eight grandchildren, Kamdyn and Kynlea Brockmeyer, Haiden Ruch, Bentlee and Bryier Wright, Olivia and Paul Norrington, and Alyssa Beasley; a brother, Donald (Gail) Ruch of Chester, IL; two sisters, Lori (Jim) Farris of Steeleville, IL and Tina Ruch of Pinckneyville, IL; a brother-in-law, Kim Chadderton of Steeleville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; a sister, Kay Chadderton; a nephew; and a great-niece. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Mark Lee officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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