Ronald L. Lippert, 74, of Red Bud, passed away at 2:56 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Red Bud Regional Hospital in Red Bud. A private funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 14 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud with Msgr. Dennis Schaefer officiating. It was Ron’s wish to be cremated after the service, and a burial service will be held at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud. Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud is in charge of arrangements.