SR0247 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rod Krahl of Milan, who passed away on December 22, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Rod Krahl was born in Moline to Henry A. and Bernice M. (Lemon) Krahl on November 20, 1946; he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married Fran Thorpe at Zion Lutheran Church on January 31, 1969; and

WHEREAS, Rod Krahl started his career at Elliott Aviation as a flight instructor during the day and worked on the flight lines supporting aircraft during the evenings; he enjoyed a 42-year career in aviation, serving as chief pilot for both the Montgomery Elevator Company and Quest II, where he developed lifelong friendships with the Hank and Hallene families; and

WHEREAS, Rod Krahl was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Taylor Ridge, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and American Legion Post 1166 Reynolds; he enjoyed all things aviation and was an avid reader; and

WHEREAS, Rod Krahl is survived by his wife, Fran; his sons, Rod (Barb) Krahl, Ryan (Jen) Krahl, and Travis Krahl; his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Grace, Klaus, and Wilhelm; his sister, Peggy (Krahl) Edwards; and his brothers, Ron Krahl, Carl Krahl, and Doug (Tresa) Krahl; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Rod Krahl 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 Rod Krahl as an expression of our deepest sympathy.