SR1653 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Alvin J. "Al" Traeder of Harvard, who passed away on April 19, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Al Traeder was born in North Lake, Wisconsin to Frank and Sarah (Gulbronsen) Traeder on November 10, 1931; he served in the United States Army and married Mary Alice Pangburn at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Harvard on July 30, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Al Traeder worked for Admiral for 30 years, Starline for 1 year, Textron for 15 years, and Napa Motor Service; and

WHEREAS, Al Traeder was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he participated in the guitar and funeral choir; he was a Boy Scout leader and played guitar at the Harvard Care Center; he also served as a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, Al Traeder was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, James Traeder, Carol Jensen, and Gladys Redlin; and

WHEREAS, Al Traeder is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; his children, Daniel (Sue) Traeder and Christine (David) May; his grandchildren, Sophia, Trevor, Ryan, Elizabeth, Katherine, Freya, and Alexis; several nieces; and one nephew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Alvin J. "Al" Traeder 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 Al Traeder as an expression of our deepest sympathy.