SR0648 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Leon F. Busch of Richmond, who passed away on May 27, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Leon Busch was born in Burlington, Wisconsin on November 23, 1929 to Bernard and Frances (Robers) Busch; he was a graduate of Richmond High School and scored the first touchdown in school history; he married Patricia Stilling on May 30, 1956 at St. Joseph Church in Richmond; and

WHEREAS, Leon Busch worked as a carpenter for Tonyan Construction and Charles Heelein Co. for over 45 years; and

WHEREAS, Leon Busch was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond; he loved bird watching, fishing, hunting, lawn care, and outdoor activities; he also enjoyed Native American history; and

WHEREAS, Leon Busch was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Delores Walker; and his 3 brothers, James, Theodore, and John J. Busch; and

WHEREAS, Leon Busch Leon is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia; his 4 daughters, Susan (Kenneth) Fanter, Valerie Busch-Zurlant, Marie (Daniel) Sutton, and Charlene (John) Bedrosian; his 3 sons, Joseph (Caroline) Busch, Nicholas (Lisa) Busch, and Jerome Busch; and his 3 sisters, Evelyn Elfmann, Patricia Miller, and Jeanette Vierke; therefore, be it

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