SR1958 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard "Dick" Koch Sr. of Harvard, who passed away on August 3, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Richard Koch was born in Harvard to Roy and Ella (Runkle) Koch on January 22, 1940; he graduated from Harvard High School in 1958 and was part of the Dan Horne Hittin' Hornets undefeated team of 1957; he married Judy Martin in Harvard on July 22, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Richard Koch began working at Bowman Dairy the day he graduated from high school; he retired from Dean Foods; and

WHEREAS, Richard Koch was an avid hunter and a member of the Alden Fox Hunt Club with his dad in the 50s and 60s; he enjoyed trap shooting at Darien Sporting Goods; he was a handyman and always helped his family and friends with projects; he played softball around the area with the Harvard Men's League and the Farm Bureau; he enjoyed visiting with friends, telling stories, and going to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren's events; being with his family was most important to him; and

WHEREAS, Richard Koch was preceded in death by his parents; his nephew, Jeff Koch; his niece, Val Koch Pitzen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernie and Mildred Martin; his brother-in-law, Gary Martin; and his sisters-in-law, Dolores Martin and Janice Ebel; and

WHEREAS, Richard Koch is survived by his children, Kathy (Roger), Kim (Per), Kelley (Dan), Karen (Chuck), and Richie (Laurie); his grandchildren Adam (Llisha), Emily (Miguel), Raquel, Luke (Jess), Jenna (Neal), Drake, Elle, Fallon, Alex, Maddie, Dakota, and Cheyenne (Hunter); his great-grandchildren, Jackson, Levin, Ryelan, Faye, Kylie, and two more on the way; his brother Ed (Carol); his nephew, Scott; his brothers-in-law, David Martin and Mike (Penny) Martin; and his many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard "Dick" Koch 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 Richard Koch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.