SR1125 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth William Oestermeyer of Burr Ridge, who passed away on March 27, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oestermeyer was born in 1946 to Helen and Walter Oestermeyer and grew up on the South Side of Chicago; in 1967, he earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Valparaiso University and married Cheryl Roth, settling in Evanston; they eventually moved to Hinsdale; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oestermeyer owned an industrial valve actuation business in the western suburbs for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oestermeyer enjoyed golfing, playing gin, shark fishing, and watching televised sports; he also enjoyed making memories on family trips; and

WHEREAS, Kenneth Oestermeyer is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cheryl; his son, Jon (Sarah); his daughters, Suzanne (Paul) Galdun and Alexis (Sergio) Oneca; his brother, David (Loretta); his 7 grandchildren, Jacob, Sophia, and Luke Oestermeyer, Harrison and Emilia Galdun, and Cohen and Tobias Oneca; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Kenneth William Oestermeyer, 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 Kenneth Oestermeyer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.