Roger Chandler (90) of Brownstown

Roger Chandler, 90, of Brownstown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 11:19 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 27, 2023 at Liberty Christian Church, rural Brownstown with Kevin White officiating. Burial will follow at Pilcher Cemetery, rural Brownstown with military rites by Brownstown VFW Post #9770. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the church, and one hour prior to service time on Friday. Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Arm Prairie Christian Church, rural Brownstown, New Life Evangelistic Center, St. Louis or the donor’s choice.

Roger Keith Chandler was born on Sunday, April 30, 1933 in rural Vandalia to Kenneth and Dora (McCaslin) Chandler. He married the love of his life, Jackie A. White, on June 2, 1962 in Vandalia. Together they raised six children and through hard work and a little tough love, they have created a legacy that will last throughout the generations to come. Roger was proud to be a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, a retired painter, and a member of Arm Prairie Christian Church, Brownstown. Roger was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Together with his wife, he taught his family valuable lessons of determination, hard work, and faithfulness. Roger instilled in each of his children strength, honesty, a love for God, and a love for others. He had a great love for conversations over coffee, horseback riding, and old-time hymns. A tough as nails cowboy through and through, with a respect for nature and livestock husbandry. With a contagious laugh, always offering the shirt off his back, and never meeting a stranger, he will always be remembered for his kindness towards others, and for the impression he made within the little Chandler house on the hill. Most importantly, Roger had a deep love for his friends and family, and cherished the times that were spent together.

Roger will be lovingly missed by his wife of over 61 years, Jackie of Brownstown; sons; Lucien (Ellie) Chandler of St. Elmo, Adam (Leanna) Chandler of Brownstown and Clay Chandler of Brownstown; daughters, Trina (Jeff) Cage of Vandalia and Sara (Troy) Frutiger of Clay City; 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; canine companion Tuffy, equine companion Cowboy, and many, many farm animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ella Gaynell Ward; son, Samuel (Sam) Chandler, and two grandsons, Lucas and Stewart Chandler.

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with MY righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 Online condolences may be expressed by clicking here.