Ronnie Premo

Ronnie J Premo, 78, of Rantoul passed peacefully on June 6, 2023 at his home.

Ronnie was born on September 13, 1945 in Cass Lake, MN, the son of Guy and Florence Premo.

After high school Ronnie enlisted in the US Army where he served four years at various bases around the world.

Ronnie would marry Jennifer J. Premo (Phipps) in 1965 and make his home in Rantoul while remaining happily married to the love of his life until her passing in September of 2022. Together they raised two daughters, Tammy R. Moody (Premo) of Rantoul and Theresa E. Premo of Champaign.

He spent most of his adult life as an employee of Kraft Foods in Champaign for over 40 years. Ronnie was an avid dog lover and fan of fishing and his home state Minnesota Vikings.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dolly Dewitt and Patricia Harris, as well as his wife Jennifer.

He leaves behind his two daughters, grandchildren; Shawn Moody, Ashley Moody, Amber Moody, Chabrail Premo, Tavion Premo, and Unique Evans, as well as 5 great grandchildren.

A funeral will be held at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul at 2:00 p.m. on Monday.  Pastor Mark Wilkerson will officiate.  He will be buried beside his wife, Jenni at Elmwood Cemetery, Rantoul.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service, also at Lux Memorial Chapel.