SR0747 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Joseph "Joe" Trefzger, Jr. of Peoria, who passed away on July 11, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Joe Trefzger was born in Peoria in 1926 to Charles J. and Dora Trockur Trefzger; he graduated from Woodruff High School in 1944, where he played varsity football and was a standout varsity baseball player; in 1943, he was named the school's first Homecoming Chief; at 17 years of age, he enlisted in the United States Navy, becoming one of the younger members of the Greatest Generation; he served in the South Pacific on an oil tanker ship during World War II; he married Gladys Moody in 1948; and

WHEREAS, After returning from the Navy in 1946, Joe Trefzger "reported for duty" at the family business; he became especially skilled at making cakes; from the early 1960s until 1993, he and his brother, Tom, were the fourth generation of Trefzgers to run the firm's operations; in 1977, he and his family reopened their own store at the Prospect Road location; and

WHEREAS, Joe Trefzger enjoyed visiting his "old haunts", where he was always warmly welcomed; after retiring, he met for lunch on Fridays for more than 20 years with lifelong Glen Oak School and Woodruff friends; and

WHEREAS, Joe Trefzger was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Michael Corn; his sisters-in-law, Marilyn Trefzger and Billie Kimball; his brothers-in law, John Kimball and Henry Almasy; his nephews, Richard and Paul Trefzger; and his beloved aunts, Marie and Verna; and

WHEREAS, Joe Trefzger is survived by his wife, Gladys; his daughters, Sharon Corn and Beth Trefzger; his son, Joseph (Connie) Trefzger; his brothers, John Trefzger and Thomas (Betty) Trefzger; his grandchildren, Amanda and Ronald Trefzger; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Joseph "Joe" Trefzger, Jr., 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 Joe Trefzger as an expression of our deepest sympathy.