Roger C. Monbrum, age 80, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 15, 2019 with his family by his side.

He was born July 26, 1938 at his family home in Coal City to Lawrence and Mary (nee Capet) Monbrum. He was educated in Coal City Schools. He married Darlene A. Korelc at the Assumption Catholic Church on April 9, 1960 and together they raised their family. Roger worked as a fuel handler at the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant, Commonwealth Edison. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved boating, fishing and gardening. He also helped to develop the Coal City Area Club and was a life time member.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene; his daughters, Susan (Larry) Wells of Essex, IL., Jean (Gerardo) Salinas of Texas and Kathryn (Pat) Vint of Mazon; his son Richard (Gloria Smith) Monbrum of Coal City; his grandchildren, Nicole Ford, Rodney Monbrum Jr., Emily Wells, Allison Yuhasz, Cheyenne Salinas, Aaron Roberts, Ryan Roberts, Ryan Vint, Taylor Monbrum, Zakk Mitchell and Nick Parks; and his great grandchildren, Turner and Carter Ford, Bryce Monbrum, Jude Wells, Gabriel Yuhasz, Emersyn and Easton Roberts, Mackenzie Roberts, Nathan Eamon and Zayden Palmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Rodney Monbrum Sr.; his grandson Evan Vint; his brothers and sisters- in- law, Lawrence (Peggy), Hector (Shirley) and Carl Monbrum; his sister and brother-in-law, Norma (John) Lazier and his daughter-in-law Crystal Monbrum.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 4:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 6:30 pm at Ferrari Funeral Services, 1044 Ferrari Drive, Coal City, IL. 60416, with Father Robert Noesen officiating.

Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Ferrari Funeral Services is entrusted with arrangements.