HR1356 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Fred William Stotlar of Marion, who passed away on October 4, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Fred Stotlar was born in New London, Connecticut on July 16, 1943 to Warder and Helen B. Stotlar; he graduated from Marion High School in 1961 and from Northwestern University in 1965, where he received a bachelor's degree in both finance and marketing; he married Mary Ann Deason on November 9, 1968 at First Christian Church in Marion; and

WHEREAS, Fred Stotlar worked for Stotlar-Herrin Lumber Company, Inc.; he was joined at the family business with his brother, Dick, and their sons, David and Brian; and

WHEREAS, Fred Stotlar was an avid sports fan and participant; his favorite teams were the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, and the Northwestern Wildcats; he enjoyed being involved in the MYBSA Inc. - the Marion youth baseball league, coaching in the Bronco League for several years, and being an umpire; he also enjoyed playing golf; he was a Corvette collector and enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends; he supported several Marion area organizations; he was a member of First United Methodist Church in Marion and was an active supporter of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ for 46 years; and

WHEREAS, Fred Stotlar was preceded in death by his parents; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack and Emily Deason; his grandparents, Elmer and Nettie Borum and Fred and Harriet Stotlar; and many special aunts and uncles; and

WHEREAS, Fred Stotlar is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his daughters, Sally Stotlar and Jane (Patrick) Woytek; his son, David (Jenna) Stotlar; his 3 granddaughters, Ellie Ann Woytek, Madeline Ann Woytek, and Ann Elizabeth "Annie" Woytek, and a fourth to come in March; his brother and sister-in-law, Dick and Anita Stotlar; his niece, Lynn Stotlar and nephew, Brian (Skyla) Stotlar, with their children, Ashton, Amelia, and Karston; his cousins, Dana (Terry) Hoffman, Paula (Tom) Risner, Bill (Judy) Hopkins, Bob (Linda) Borum, Ron Borum, and Jerry Houghton; as well as many special longtime friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Fred William Stotlar, 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 Fred Stotlar as an expression of our deepest sympathy.