SR0280 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Melvin Schieler of Bunker Hill, who passed away on March 3, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Schieler was born in Iowa City, Iowa to Alfred and Pauline (Recker) Schieler on January 19, 1934; he served in the United States Navy and married Margie L. Wilken in Alton on May 10, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Schieler was employed by the United States Postal Service as a mailman in Alton; he owned and operated 4M Greenhouses in Bunker Hill; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Schieler was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ in Midway and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie #254 in Alton; he was a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge #25 for 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Schieler was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 57 years, Margie; and

WHEREAS, Melvin Schieler is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Charlie) Wolff; his son, Mark Schieler; and his grandchildren, Meghan, Rachel, and Luke Wolff; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Melvin Schieler, 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 Melvin Schieler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.