SR0032 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gerald E. Schiller of McHenry, who passed away on January 4, 2017 at the age of 89; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Schiller was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Paul and Lillian (Stover) Schiller on August 9, 1927; he married Lola M. Goldman on July 4, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Schiller was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during the Korean War; he retired as an operating engineer of McHenry Sand & Gravel; he was a heavy equipment operator and a lifetime member of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150; he was a member of the Chuck Wagon Riders Saddle Club, and the Woodstock Moose Lodge for many years; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Schiller enjoyed his home, work, horses, and camping; he was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather; and he took great pride in his life, home, and family; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Schiller was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lillian Schiller; six brothers, Raymond, Clifford, Glen, Dale, Larry, and Clayton; and two sisters, Arlene and Mildred; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Schiller is survived by his wife, Lola Schiller; his children, Lamar (Nancy) Schiller, Lavern (Janine) Schiller, Christine (Frank) Boeckmann, and Geraldine (Robert) Eilert; his eight grandchildren, Jason (Rebecca) Boeckmann, Collin (Kelli) Boeckmann, Sheryl (John) Matthews, Ryan Eilert, Connor Eilert, Timothy Eilert, Olivia Schiller, and Liliana Schiller; his great-grandchild, Sebastian Boeckmann; his brother, Vern (Jean) Schiller; and his sister, Lorraine (the late Tom) Sheridan; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Gerald Schiller, 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 Gerald Schiller as an expression of our deepest sympathy.