Benjamin Patrick Roundcount

BENJAMIN ROUNDCOUNT

GRAFTON - Benjamin Patrick Roundcount,46, died unexpectedly on February 22, 2025, while resting peacefully in his home. 

Ben is survived by his parents, Kevin and Suzanne Roundcount; his daughter and son in law, Lia (Roundcount) and Shane Tonnies; his brothers and sisters in law, Matt & Mica (Woodfin) Roundcount and Joe & Jessie (Reno) Roundcount; and his nieces and nephews, Evan, Madelyn, and Iva Roundcount. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Joseph & Jewel Langer and Gervese & Leila Roundcount; and his cousin, Dustin Hainsfurther.

Ben was born on March 6, 1978, in Murphysboro, Illinois.  He attended school in Memphis, Tennessee and Edwardsville, Illinois before graduating in 1996 from Calhoun High School in Hardin, Illinois.  He received his BA in Education from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.  He taught high school English and Literature for several years before pursuing a career in home remodeling and repair.  He provided quality service to numerous customers.  He also worked for over twenty years in partnership with his parents and rental properties.  They feel very blessed to have had that time with him.

Ben was known as a free spirit who loved his family more than anything. He scanned and shared hundreds of photos of extended family from across generations.  He often said the greatest role of his life was being a father. He was also a wonderful son, a heroic older brother, and an attentive uncle.  He was blessed with good friends and a large extended family, and they felt blessed to have him in their lives.   He was especially close to his four grandparents and shared their enjoyment of the simple things in life.  He loved working in his garden and with his fruit trees.  He enjoyed life at his country home.   His favorite vehicle to drive was an old Chevy Suburban.

Ben was an avid fan of art and found joy in creating paintings and stained-glass pieces.   He had some of his works display at the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, Illinois.

Ben was a very spiritual man and loved discussing the endless possibilities of the universe.   He cared about the environment.  He loved being outdoors, hunting for arrowheads, enjoying the Grafton scenery and activities, and falling asleep to a good movie. 

He was very kind hearted and was a bright light in so many lives. He will be missed dearly.

Memorial Visitation will be at St. Patrick’s Hall in Grafton, Illinois from 4 PM to 7 PM on Friday, February 28.  A Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 1 at St. Patrick’s in Grafton with a lunch to follow at St. Patrick’s Hall.

In place of flowers, donations can be made in Ben’s name to the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, Illinois, the City of Grafton to support Music in the Park, or to the American Heart Association in care of Crawford Funeral Home, 1308 State Highway 109, Jerseyville, Illinois 62052, who is assisting the family with arrangements.

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