Rodney M. Kaler

Mr. Rodney M. Kaler, 64, of Dallas City, IL passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 near Dallas City.

He was born December 16, 1952 in Canton, IL, the son of Ray Eugene and Laura Jane Lieurance Kaler.

Mr. Kaler lived in Tulsa, OK for many years where he worked in security and managed an Arbys restaraunt. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes. Following the death of his wife Deborah in 2007, he returned to this area.

He is survived by his his significant other, Sherrill Gilpin of Dallas City, 1 brother, Steve Kaler of North Carolina and 3 sisters, Jayne Herschman of Dallas City, Elaine Handley of Oklahoma and Deloris Rodeffer of LaHarpe, IL and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, 2 brothers, Carl and Keith Kaler and 1 sister, Charlene Clay.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 24, 2017 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City where the family will meet with friends from 9:00 AM Friday until time of services. A memorial fund has been established for Big Brothers, Big Sisters or St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.