Roger J. Marcinkowski of Chester

Roger J. Marcinkowski, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Swansea, Illinois.

Roger was born to August and Anna (nee Jany) Marcinkowski on Oct. 29, 1932, in Chester. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chester, a life member of Knights of Columbus council 3790 in Chester, and a United States Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby May Richardet, whom he married on Aug. 15, 1964, in Perryville, Missouri, and who died on Aug. 11, 2008; his parents; three brothers, Robert Marcinkowski, Augustus "Bud" Marcinkowski, and Charles Marcinkowski; and three sisters, Verona Davitz, Florence Cleary and Marie Marcinkowski.

He is survived by four children, Andrea Creekpaum of Carbondale, Mike Marcinkowski of Lebanon, Matt Marcinkowski of Belleville, and Alison Tomlinson of Perryville, Missouri; five grandchildren; two siblings, Bertha Mae Blechle of Chester, and Betty Rose Prost of Belleville; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, Chester, Knights of Columbus council 3790, or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

As a final act of kindness, Roger donated his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are being handled by George Renner & Sons Funeral Home in Belleville.