SR1016 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Edward Peters of Aurora, who passed away on November 22, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters was born in Aurora; his parents were Fred and Lillian (Poss) Peters; he married Jane Ann Feiden on June 18, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters was a member of the United States Navy and traveled to all areas of the South Pacific as a signalman on a 5-man amphibious landing craft; he was also involved in the first wave to hit the beach at Okinawa on Easter morning, April 1, 1945 while aboard the USS Caswell; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters was the owner and operator of Ed Peters Realty for many years; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters was a lifetime member and color guard for the Montgomery VFW Post 7452; he was a member of the Luxemburger Club and the Lucky 50 Club; he also served as President of the Serra Club and was a lifetime parishioner of St. Nicholas Church; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters enjoyed fishing with his family and friends on Lake Delevan for many years; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rita (Don) West; and his nephew, Mike West; and

WHEREAS, Edward Peters is survived by his wife, Jane Ann (Feiden); his children, Sheila (Dave) White, Father Dan Peters, Jo (Mike) Klein, Diane (Brad) Hansen, Fred (Beth) Peters, and Greg (Ellen) Peters; his nephew, Steve (Holly) West; his 23 grandchildren; and his 23 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Edward Peters; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Edward Peters as an expression of our sympathy.