SR0943 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul Eugene Kroenlein of Moweaqua, who passed away on June 13, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Paul Kroenlein was born on May 19, 1920 in Oconee; his parents were George Nicholas and Bertha Della (nee Tabor) Kroenlein; he married Marietta Buckley in 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri; she preceded him in death in 1963; he later married LaVon Robinson-Burgener in 1972; and

WHEREAS, Paul Kroenlein was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Moweaqua, Masonic Lodge 180 A.F. & A.M., the Springfield Consistory, and the Ansar Shriners; he was also a Past Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star; and

WHEREAS, Paul Kroenlein served as Shelby County Supervisor and was a member of the County Board; he also served as a member of the Moweaqua Elevator Board and as Penn Township Supervisor; and

WHEREAS, Paul Kroenlein was a farmer and pilot; he was also co-owner of FBAC Go-Kart Track and was the first Kawasaki dealer in the downstate area; and

WHEREAS, Paul Kroenlein was preceding in death by his parents and his first wife, Marietta; and

WHEREAS, Paul Kroenlein is survived by his wife, LaVon; a son, Don (Linda) Kroenlein; 2 step-sons: Larry (Sandy) Burgener and Mike (Diane) Burgener; 5 grandchildren, Rodney Kroenlein, Andrea Kroenlein, Adam Burgener, Kelly Gregory, and Leann Estrada; and 7 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Paul Eugene Kroenlein; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Paul Kroenlein as an expression of our sympathy.