Presnell

Ronald G. Presnell, 67, of Gillespie, Ill., died at his residence on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. He was born Jan. 25, 1956, in Litchfield, to Donald Presnell and Gloria Perry Presnell. He married Rachel Peacock on March 5, 2018. She survives.

He was a coal miner for Monterey Coal Co. He had taught electrical at Vatterott Technical College and earned an LPN degree in 2011 and worked in various nursing homes. He was the owner of Capone's Saloon in Benld. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1974-1978. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers football, and Mizzou football. He enjoyed being with his poker buddies of which he played faithfully and spending time with his dogs, Jinx, Buster and Cooper.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel Presnell of Gillespie; daughters, Erin (Stephen) Allen of Big Rock, Amber (Douglas) Moutria of Gillespie, Kendahl Presnell (Brad Schuster) of Gillespie; grandchildren, Devon Allen, Georgia Allen, London Allen, Logan Schmitt, Cadence Schmitt, Marxon Rolando, Magnolia Presnell, Eden Schuster, Kain Pabon, Joseph Fisko, Carter Stoddard, Jace Fisko, Kaolin Stoddard, Aela Kluthe, Kynli McDonald, Kendrick Hodge, Dominik Phillips, Audrey Owens, Trenton Owens, Carly Owens, Zayden Black, Colt Ferguson; step-children, Danielle Fisko (Shane Stoddard) of Benld, Erik (Jodi) Fisko of Gillespie, Jessica Floyd (Taylor Stoddard) of Gillespie, Amanda (Andrew) Kluthe of Carlinville, Kendra (Lee) Owens of Litchfield, Kate (Ben) Ferguson of Hamel; and mother-in-law, Rebecca Peacock of Jacksonville. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Presnell.

No public services are scheduled.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, was in charge of arrangements.