Randy Ratay, 45, of Caseyville, Ill., born May 7, 1966, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 8:22 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012, at his residence.



Randy was a loving and caring father to his daughters. He was an avid poker player and enjoyed his times at the Casino Queen and the River City Casino.



He was preceded in death by his father, William T. Ratay.



Surviving are his sister, Rene (Frank) Fletcher of Fenton, Mo.; brothers, Alan (Kathy) Ratay of Edwardsville, Ill., and Keith Ratay of Manchester, N.H.; his daughters, Madison Ratay of Belleville, Ill., and Carly Ratay of Belleville, Ill.; his mother, Mary J., nee Griffing, Ratay of Fairview Heights, Ill.; and former wife, Daleena Ratay of Belleville, Ill.



In lieu of flowers, Randy's wishes were for people to do something special with someone they love.



Memorial contributions may be made to the Ratay Children's Education Fund c/o Alan Ratay and will be accepted at the Herr Funeral Home, 501 W. Main, Collinsville, Ill. 62234. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com



Visitation: There will be a Celebration of Randy's life for his family and close friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Our Lady Queen of Peace School, 5915 North Belt West, Belleville, Ill.