SR1130 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard L. Ehlers of Fox Lake, who passed away on October 3, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Richard Ehlers was born in Chicago on September 4, 1927 to Lorenzo and Anna (nee Scaperdine) Ehlers; he graduated from Parker High School in Chicago and served in the United States Navy as an apprentice seaman until 1946; he married Phyllis Crudele on May 14, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Richard Ehlers worked at the Rock Island Railroad, where he worked his way up to car server agent for the Association of American Railroads; and

WHEREAS, Richard Ehlers sang and performed in various church performances at St. Cyprian and St. Celestine Churches; in the 70s, he also worked for several years at an animal hospital, where he and Phyllis acquired their first dog; in his free time, he enjoyed bowling with his Leisure Village friends and playing the slot machines at various casinos; and

WHEREAS, Richard Ehlers was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald (the late Lillian Marie) Ehlers; and his niece, Karen Ehlers; and

WHEREAS, Richard Ehlers is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis; his 5 children, Lori (Pat) Walsh, John (Julie) Ehlers, Mark (Rosemary) Ehlers, Michael Ehlers, and Susan Scalise; his son-in-law, Lawrence Scalise; his grandchildren, Geja (Daniel Ramos) Ehlers, Stephanie Ehlers, Samantha (Michael Pelligrino) Ehlers, Nick Walsh, Sarah Ehlers, Vince Scalise, Shari Ehlers, and Lauren Scalise; and his 2 great-grandsons, Jimmy and Julian; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard L. Ehlers, 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 Richard Ehlers as an expression of our deepest sympathy.