SR0906 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Peter V. Wintersdorf, Jr. of McHenry, who passed away on August 12, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Peter Wintersdorf was born in Annapolis, Maryland on May 16, 1952 to Peter V., Sr. and Mary (nee Rutherford) Wintersdorf; he was raised in a career military family and was able to experience living in many locations throughout Europe and the United States while growing up; he attended the former Coyne Institute of Chicago and later received an associate degree from Ivy Tech Community College; he married Janine Horvath in Rolling Meadows on May 10, 1975; and

WHEREAS, Peter Wintersdorf became a service fitter in 1978 with Pipe Fitters Local 597 and then a journeyman; in 2004, he founded his own business, J.P. Mechanical Services, which he operated for many years; and

WHEREAS, Peter Wintersdorf enjoyed spending time with his family and at his Wisconsin summer home, traveling with his wife, and coaching Little League and youth basketball and youth baseball; he was a member of The Church of Holy Apostles in McHenry for many years; and

WHEREAS, Peter Wintersdorf was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Matthew (the late Nancy), Lawrence, and a brother in infancy; and

WHEREAS, Peter Wintersdorf is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janine; his 2 sons, Peter (Teresa) Wintersdorf and Jeremy (Kristy) Wintersdorf; his grandchildren, Lillian Grace and Carmela Mary; his great-niece, Emily Wintersdorf; his mother-in-law, Bernadette Drake; his father-in-law, Julius (Carla) Horvath; his sisters-in-law, Dorine (Robert) Hatch and Sheryll (Greg) Crider; and his brothers-in-law, Michael Horvath, Matthew Horvath, Robert Patrick, and Mark Horvath; he was an uncle, cousin, and friend to many; therefore, be it

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