SR0122 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William C. Otten Sr., a lifelong resident of Rock Island, who passed away on January 12, 2017 at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, William Otten was born in Rock Island to Edward and Mary Gillespie Otten on September 5, 1927; he married Rita Smith at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rock Island on June 12, 1948; and

WHEREAS, William Otten was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II; he was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus; he also belonged to the Bricklayers Union Local 7 in Rock Island, for 70 years; and

WHEREAS, William Otten will be remembered for his love of cards and the Chicago Cubs, his jokes, and his smiling face; his love of family was very important to him and he was very proud of them; he was an inspiration to all that knew him, had a kind word for others, and was always willing to help; he will be missed by all; and

WHEREAS, William Otten was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Joseph; and two brothers, Jack and Edward; and

WHEREAS, William Otten is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rita Otten; his children and their spouses, Mary Kay (Fran) Glidewell, William (Lori) Otten Jr., Patricia (Richard) Requet, Larry (Dionne) Otten, and Jim (Lori) Otten; his 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William C. Otten, and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

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