SR0738 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Duffield J. "Duffy" Seyller III of Harvard, who passed away on July 10, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Duffield Seyller was born in Peoria to Duffield J. Seyller II and Dorothy McFarlin on January 2, 1949; he graduated from Spalding High School in Peoria and served in Vietnam with the United States Army; he graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in business and a Master of Business Administration; he married JoAnn Strohmeyer in Peoria on August 17, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Duffield Seyller was employed at Home Federal Savings in Peoria, where he worked for nine years; in 1985, he moved to Harvard, where he was employed at the Harvard Savings Bank, later becoming chief executive officer and president; he was a member of the Illinois League of Financial Institutions, where he served as chairman in 2009; he retired in February of 2014, continuing to serve on the board of directors; and

WHEREAS, Duffield Seyller was a lifelong parishioner at St. Joseph Church, serving with the Parent's Club, the Finance Committee, and the Pastoral Council for many years; he was also a member of, and served as, president of the Harvard Lions Club; he loved telling stories and making new friends; he was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish; you could always find him in the stands cheering on his children at Hornet sporting events; he was an active golfer, participating in many golf leagues throughout his life; he enjoyed his getaways in Galena and exploring new places, with his wife; and

WHEREAS, Duffield Seyller was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Beckett Adams; and

WHEREAS, Duffield Seyller is survived by his wife, JoAnn; his children, Duffield (Amy) Seyller IV, Casey (Kristi) Seyller, Molly (Coady) Adams, Shannon (Daniel) Skoglund, and Courtney Seyller; his grandchildren, Jenna, Maddie, and Ella Seyller; his sisters, Christine (Jack) Duke and Sandy (Mike) Neese; and 10 nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Duffield J. "Duffy" Seyller III, 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 Duffield Seyller as an expression of our deepest sympathy.