SR1556 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald W. "Butch" Marulewski of McHenry, who passed away on March 14, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marulewski was born in Chicago to Casmer and May (Podnewich) Marulewski on October 17, 1946; he married Christine J. Holmes at St. Fidelis Church in Chicago on August 12, 1967 and they settled in Johnsburg in 1972; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marulewski was a chemist by trade; he began his career by working for Helene Curtis, then Magee Chemical, before finally obtaining a position as a chemical operator for the Rohm and Haas Company; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marulewski was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister; he was a faithful fourth-degree member of the Johnsburg Knights of Columbus, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Council 9167, and served as a Grand Knight and a Deputy Grand Knight; he was also a 4th Degree Knight of the Bishop Boylan Assembly #198; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marulewski was affectionately know as "Big Ron"; he was a jack of all trades and was always willing to lend a hand to those who asked; he enjoyed hunting and camping; he was an avid fisherman and made his own fishing rods and other fishing equipment; and

WHEREAS, For over 20 years, Ronald Marulewski would don his Santa suit around Christmas time and bring joy to children and those young at heart at many family Christmas parties and local community events; he loved making people smile and his laugh was a well-known part of his gregarious nature; he loved to cook and was well known for his sauerkraut; he was dubbed "The Kraut Man" at Saufen und Spiel and at other Knights of Columbus functions; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marulewski was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Marulewski is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christine; his children, Maire (Ron) Meyer, Ronald (Michelle Badman) Marulewski, John Marulewski, and Kateri (Steve) Kohon; his grandchildren, Trenton, Wyatt, and Aviana; his brother, Gregory Marulewski; and his sister, Rosemarie Marulewski; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronald W. "Butch" Marulewski, 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 Ronald Marulewski as an expression of our deepest sympathy.