Ronald “Ronnie” L. Candler, 81, of Prairie du Rocher, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. The visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud. The memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22 at Pechacek Funeral Homes with Fr. John Kizhakedan officiating. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Gilbert Cemetery in Ames.