Roy A. Mydler, 80, of Tamaroa, passed away at 9:54 A.M., Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Roy had worked as a chief electrician at Consol Coal. He was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Du Quoin. Roy was a United States Navy veteran. He was a life member of the Du Quoin American Legion and V.F.W.
He was born November 29, 1941 at Du Bois, IL, the son of Edward and Lavada (Mann) Mydler.
He married Mary L. Nielsen on November 29, 1980 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on January 15, 2011.
He is survived by four children - Wade Mydler and wife Jane of Du Quoin, Royce Mydler and wife Charlotte of Du Quoin, Alan Mydler and Amanda of Tamaroa, and Amy Ferando and husband Marcus of Ewing, IL, four grandchildren - Brenton and Hunter Burden and Waylon and Cash Mydler, and one sister - Virginia Wyciskalla of Tamaroa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister - Frances Rehmus and one brother - Edward "Bob" Mydler.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Alan Kornacki officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Perry County Humane Society or the V.F.W. Honor Guard and will be accepted at the funeral home.