James “Jim” Edward Rule, 72, of Caseyville, IL, born April 14, 1952, in Belleville, IL, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his residence.
Jim was the fourth of fourteen children. It was quite challenging for him, but most of his younger siblings say that he was a great role model and caring brother. Some even say he was Mom’s favorite child.
Jim attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and graduated with a BS of Industrial Engineering degree. He worked at Arch Conveying in St. Louis until he went on disability in 1995. He greatly enjoyed being with family and working outdoors. After many years of several physical hardships, his doctors decided it was time for him to be under hospice care on June 19, 2024, and then God decided that it was time to welcome him home and into his loving arms soon after. He was deeply loved by many and will be greatly missed by all. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elroy and Joanne, nee Sax, Rule; and a sister, Barb Karban.
Surviving are his wife, Cheryl, nee Cronin, Rule; two children, Aaron (Kathleen) Rule and Casey Rule; a grandson, Theo Rule; stepmother, Elizabeth “Betty”, nee McNight, Rule; six sisters and six brothers, Dr. Ann Rule (Steve Munie) of Belleville, IL, John (Hideyo) Rule of Smithton, IL, Tom (Debbie) Rule of Caseyville, IL, Sue (John) Davis of Carlsbad, CA, Bob (Cheri) Rule of Waterloo, IL, Joe (Pam) Rule of Swansea, IL, Rick (Patty) Rule of Shiloh, IL, Mike (Nancy) Rule of Caseyville, IL, Jane (Bob) Miller of Belleville, IL, Patty (Marty) Martz of Caseyville, IL, Jody Rule of Carlsbad, CA, and Peggy (Page) Belongy of Belleville, IL; many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give special thanks to Siteman Cancer Center during his cancer journey, the Washington University Adult Epilepsy doctors for their vigilant care over many years, and to Heartland Hospice for their support and great care during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice, Fairview Heights, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online atwww.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Caseyville, IL, with a brunch at the church hall immediately following the mass.
