SR1436 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of George August Willemarck of East Moline, who passed away on September 18, 2020; and

WHEREAS, George Willemarck was born in East Moline to Peter and Martha (Godfriet) Willemarck on July 22, 1926; he graduated from United Township High School and served in the U.S. Marines during World War II from 1942 to 1945; he married Katherine George in Rock Island in 1965; and

WHEREAS, George Willemarck retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1981 after 28 years of service; and

WHEREAS, George Willemarck was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears; he loved following his grandchildren's soccer games; he enjoyed horse racing and authored a chapter in a book on the methods of handicapping horses; and

WHEREAS, George Willemarck was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine; his son, William Willemarck; his grandson, Justin Reedy; his son-in-law, Joe Reedy; his friend, Donald E. Rogers; and his parents; and

WHEREAS, George Willemarck is survived by his children, Pamela Reedy and Bruce Willemarck; his grandchildren, Richard (Nina) Nelson, Michelle (Lee) Singleton, Joella (Steve) Jones, and Travis Reedy; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; 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 George August Willemarck 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 George Willemarck as an expression of our deepest sympathy.