Ronald Lee Vance

Ronald Lee Vance, 89, of Farmer City, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 1:41 P.M., Tuesday, September 19, 2023, in Farmer City, Illinois, after battling Leukemia for several years.

His visitation will be held from Noon - 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, Illinois, with Masonic Services and Memorial Services officiated by Pastors Emily Little and Steve Anderson immediately following. Graveside Military Rites will then take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, IL.

Ron was born on January 9, 1934, in the Vance Farmhouse, Rutledge Township, DeWitt County, Illinois, a son of Frank and Effie L. Redmond Vance. He married Barbara L. Turpin who preceded him in death on April 17, 1976. He married Jeanne Kay Dennis Liechty on June 18, 1977.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of Farmer City, Illinois; children: Christy Pruser of Clinton, IL, Tricia (Mark) Underwood of Washington Couthouse, OH, Jan (Scott) Booraem of LeRoy, IL, Curt (Jennifer) Vance of Bloomington, IL, and Chad (Tony) Matthews-Vance of League City, TX; grandchildren: Shannon (Justin) Grob, Melissa (Payne) Ackerson, Shawna (Lance) Wycoff, Tyler Pruser, Kalli (Ashton) Tedrick, Brandon Underwood, Ally Pruser, Riley Pruser, Karlee Pruser, Jackson Vance, Alex Vance; and four great grandchildren: Bentley Wycoff, Lincoln Grob, Liberty Grob, and Tate Tedrick.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Barbara, three brothers: Frank Vance Jr, Burl D. Vance, and Lloyd M. Vance, and son-in-law Tom Pruser.

Ron worked for the Farmer City State Bank for 46 years until he retired at 80 years old. He was a member of Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church until its closing and then the Farmer City United Methodist Church. Ron was a member of the Farmer City Masonic Lodge 710, Bloomington Consistory and the Farmer City Kiwanis Club. Over the years he served in church leadership roles, DeWitt County Mental Health Human Resource Center Board, Farmer City Little League Association Board, Farmer City Historical & Genealogical Society, Salvation Army, and United Way.

Ron served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Joe Williams Post 55 American Legion and the Fred O'Malley Post 6190 Farmer City, IL.

Ron loved traveling with his wife Jeanne, especially to the Great Smoky Mountains, spending time with his grandchildren, mowing his yard, and resting his eyes while listening to the Cubs and Bears play ball. He was a gentle humble soul who was loved by many and will dearly be missed.

Memorials may be made to the Farmer City United Methodist Church or an organization of your choice.