Craig Ryan Chaput
March 28, 1977 ~ July 11, 2022
Craig Ryan Chaput, 45, of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of Waterloo, Illinois, born March 28, 1977, departed this life on Monday, July 11, 2022. Craig was employed as a manager with White Castle the last 9 years of his life. He attended Waterloo High School and Rasmussen University. He was known for being passionate about his faith, giving to others, and spending his free time playing games and shooting pool with family and friends, however, his greatest love was being a father. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francis Chaput. and a cousin, Katrina Welebob. He is survived by grandmother, Helen Chaput; parents, Joe and Cindi Stonich; a daughter, Ava Chaput; loving partner and soul mate, Ashley Eskridge; a brother, Neil Loerch; a sister-in-law, Charissa (Bryan) Adams; aunts Denise (Kenny)Spisak, Kay (Don Busby) Chaput, Kelly (Chris) Waeltermann; uncles, Dennis (Debbie) and John (Sandy) Chaput; a; goddaughter; Candice Chaput, and a host of nieces, cousins, and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Nashville, TN and from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, Illinois. A Mass of the Christian Bural will follow at 12:00 noon, with Father Linus Umoren officiating. Burial will be in Palmier Cemetery, Columbia, Illinois. Local Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, Nashville (615) 857-9955. We proudly remain locally owned & operated.
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My deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to All the Family. Craig and I shared so many experiences together that bonded us like brothers and sisters. Throughout the many years we worked together. The one thing that he and I both had a deep passion for that motivated us both was Family. That’s how we encouraged each other, that’s how we passed time as we diligently worked together sharing stories about those we held dear in our hearts. Craig was always kind and quick to do anything he could to help anyone. He always told me I set an example for him with showing patience and kindness to others. I feel with the experiences we had to go through taught both of us real life lessons. He will be missed but not forgotten. RIP my friend
To Mrs. Ashley Chaput, and Family you have my Condolences 💐 & Prayers. He will be missed. Mr. Craig had a great sense of personality that will make anyone Think 🤔 or Laugh 😂. He was a Hard worker and after work he would always reminisce on his daughter and wife. Asking for a couple White Castle double bacon cheeseburger and a cup of large ice tea. May God Continue To Bless This Family ForEver More. Amen
Craig Chaput will remain in our hearts forever.
A Memorial Tree was planted in memory of Craig Ryan ChaputWe were both shocked and heartbroken to learn about Craig’s death. He was such a kind person. We’ll truly miss him as well. I’m very sorry your family is going through the heartbreak of such a tragedy. My heart goes out to each of you. I first met Craig at a three-day leadership conference with my daughter, Alexis. During the second and final days, we really got to know one another better. We had the opportunity to share meals. Most importantly, Craig spoke about his lovely daughter, Ava, and how much he lived for and loved her so much. He also discussed his family, faith, and plans to retire. As Craig expressed his love for Ava, his face lit up with such joy and love. Getting to know Craig and making friends with him was such an honor and joy. Craig blessed us with his faith and kindness. I’m praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories of him and in the knowledge that others are missing him, too.
Craig was maybe one of the nicest person I have ever met in my life. He was genuine, caring and always willing to help. And he can cook!!! I remember a couple years ago we had thanksgiving dinner and everything Craig made was finger licking good!!! Craig was truly a joy to be around. He will be greatly missed. Taking shots of Jack in his honor!
My condolences to the family.❤️ I met Craig through one of the best human beings I know, my friend, my sister, my ride or die Ashley. Me and Ashley have been friends for over 10 years and throughout the years I always expected to see her with an amazing guy, somebody that could appreciate her and love her the way she deserves, long story short she met Craig and her whole life changed. She was happy, she was loved, she even became a mother to my beautiful niece Ava Rose, she finally found the perfect partner, she was finally able to write her love story and for that I will forever be thankful for Craig. He was a very smart and sweet guy, caring, loving, responsible among other great things, he was so good that he even helped me several times take care of my son so I could work and provide for him. He was that guy, a GOOD guy. My son is now almost 9yrs old and i moved away from Nashville almost 2 years ago, I would say the last time my kid saw Craig was probably 2 and some change years ago…. when I delievered the sad news of Craig’s departure to my son, for a minute i thought that maybe he wouldn’t even remember the person I was talking about, to my most pleasant surprise he remembered him and got really sad with the news and told me: “mommy im going to miss him so much he was a very nice guy. I can’t believe he is gone”. Craig: just know that wherever you are now, you made an impact in many people’s lives but for me the most important impact you made was in my son’s life, I will forever be grateful for that. Thank you. RiP my friend. We’ll see each other again.
Q: What will you never forget about Craig? A: Craig was always smiling and he had a great smile! It was easy to like him for his words and personality as well. Just a fun, genuine guy that will be missed.
Q: How did you meet Craig? A: We were both shocked and heartbroken to learn about Craig’s death. He was such a kind person. We’ll truly miss him as well. I’m very sorry your family is going through the heartbreak of such a tragedy. My heart goes out to each of you. I first met Craig at a three-day leadership conference with my daughter, Alexis. During the second and final days, we really got to know one another better. We had the opportunity to share meals. Most importantly, Craig spoke about his lovely daughter, Ava, and how much he lived for and loved her so much. He also discussed his family, faith, and plans to retire. As Craig expressed his love for Ava, his face lit up with such joy and love. Getting to know Craig and making friends with him was such an honor and joy. Craig blessed us with his faith and kindness. I’m praying that you’ll find comfort in your memories of him and in the knowledge that others are missing him, too.
Q: How would you describe Craig to someone who had never met them? A: My friend Craig is one of the most caring, compassionate, big hearted and fun loving guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting in this world. He is a guy that works hard and loves his family. His competitive nature makes him a fair opponent no matter the game. He loves spending time with his family while whipping up a gourmet dinner for them all to enjoy while chatting about the day. His video game companion and #1 buddy is always his daughter.
Craiggers!!!! I will miss shouting this name upon first sight of you at any league night or random meet up for practice. Bucky
I met Craig through our pool league.. He was fun, sweet and always kind. He always shared stories of Ashley & Ava and was so proud and grateful for his little family.. He always got me to see the positive in situations when I was down. He was a one of a kind special person who will be missed . We know you are watching over all of your family as well as friends.
To my father, thank you dad all these ppl saying names abt me and Ashley ( mommy) I want to say you always in my heart no matter what! We moved houses like you wanted! I wish you were watching me and a smile on my face! Mommy said that you will protect us and I believe! Seeing you dead made me sad! Oh and daddy! I’m going to 3rd!!!!! Hopefully I’ll see you again in St. Louis! To daddy (Craig) From: daughter (Ava)