Regis Brasel was born October 19th, 1931, and departed this earth on March 24th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was the youngest son of eleven children, born to the late Harper and Alice (Easley) Brasel. During his youth, he worked on the family dairy farm in Cartter, IL. He later became a skilled carpenter by trade and an avid golfer in retirement.
He is survived by sisters: Judy (Jon) Kim, Betty White, and Linda Vaupel, and daughters: Vicki (Wayne) Steavens, Kathy (Billy) Simpson, Brenda (Dwight) Franke, and Tammy (Teena) Brasel. Wishing to have one more round of golf are his grandchildren: Emily (Brant) Blackburn, Andy (Amy) Steavens, Maega Simpson, Ben (Lauren) Simpson, Jason (Kacy) Franke, Jenna (Matt) Pingsterhaus, Stefani Miller (Jeremy) and Bridget Blatt. He was also blessed with eighteen great-grandchildren. His beloved companion, Honey Bear, will miss rides through the park on the golf cart and watching him keep an immaculate yard and flower garden.
Graveside Services for Regis Brasel will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:00 am at East Lawn Cemetery in Salem. In memory of Regis, memorial donations may be made to Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Salem, Illinois, or to the City of Salem Animal Control, and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home at 310 North Broadway Salem, Illinois 62881 (618) 548-1234, who is honored to be of service to the Brasel family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
