SR1417 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald E. "Gus" Kissel of Springfield, who passed away on September 13, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Gus Kissel was born in Ottawa to John F. and Anne (Kelly) Kissel on August 8, 1931; he graduated from St. Bede Academy in Peru and attended Purdue University; he served in the U.S. Army and married Margaret A. Roach at St. Patrick Catholic Church in LaSalle on June 20, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Gus Kissel worked for Illinois Bell for 38 years as a forecaster; he retired in 1990; and

WHEREAS, Gus Kissel was named to the Chicago Tribune All-State Football Team and is in the St. Bede Athletic Hall of Fame for his football skills; he was a member of the Bell Pioneers and the Elks Lodge; he enjoyed golfing, spending winters in Florida, football, baseball, and reading westerns; and

WHEREAS, Gus Kissel was preceded in death by his parents; his granddaughter, Megan Leigh Kissel; and his brother, John F. Kissel; and

WHEREAS, Gus Kissel is survived by his wife, Marge; his sons, Tom (Darla), Jim (Tammy), and Ken (Michelle) Kissel; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his brother, Robert (Bebe) Groter; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald E. "Gus" Kissel 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 Gus Kissel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.