SR0380 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0380 LRB103 32952 ECR 62756 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert E. Peters of Lewistown, who passed away on June 20, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Robert Peters was born to Roy R. and Effie Evelyn (Pedigo) Peters in Oakford on March 31, 1933; he served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1952 to 1954; he married Anita Moss in Oakford on May 29, 1955, and she preceded him in death on May 27, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Robert Peters worked for Stevens John Deere in Petersburg; he also worked for several farmers in Menard and Fulton counties over the years; he worked for Caterpillar for 28 years before retiring in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Robert Peters was a member of Lewistown United Methodist Church, the American Legion in Lewistown, and several Saddle Clubs; he served as a 4-H leader in Fulton County for many years; and

WHEREAS, Robert Peters enjoyed gardening and trail riding; and

WHEREAS, Robert Peters was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Shane Brandon Neteler; and his siblings, Roy Elbert Peters and Roberta Simpson; and

WHEREAS, Robert Peters is survived by his children, Kathryn (Jason) Baker, Robert Dean (Debbie) Peters, Angela Neteler, Carol Jean Sisson, Evelyn (Bill) West, Nancy Fields, and Melissa (Brian) Thompson; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one step-great-great-grandson; his nephew, Roy Lee Peters; and his sister, Sharon Rockwell; 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 Robert E. Peters 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 Robert Peters as an expression of our deepest sympathy.