SR0403 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0403 LRB103 33269 ECR 63079 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald E. "Don" Cryer of Annawan, formerly of Hooppole, who passed away on July 18, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Don Cryer was born to Henry and Ella (DeSplinter) Cryer in Thomas on July 17, 1927; he graduated from Hooppole High School in 1945; he served in the U.S. Navy, receiving the rank of seaman first class; he married Rita Croegaert on June 10, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Don Cryer farmed in rural Hooppole for over 20 years and worked at Hooppole Lumber and Grain for 20 years before retiring; after retirement, he began working at a local farm into his 80s; and

WHEREAS, Don Cryer was a life member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hooppole and the Hooppole American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Don Cryer enjoyed golfing, playing cards, mowing his lawn, listening to country music, and eating sweets, especially pie; and

WHEREAS, Don Cryer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Rita Cryer; his sisters, Elma Bruder and Pearl Heitzler; and his son-in-law, Ron DeFauw; and

WHEREAS, Don Cryer is survived by his children, Jeff Cryer, Jason (Amanda) Cryer, Debbie Cryer, Christie (Jeff) Brown, Brenda Cryer, and Julie DeFauw; his grandchildren, Cory (Kaitlynn Francois) Brown, Kari (Jessica) Curtner, Ryan (Rachel) DeFauw, Kyle DeFauw, Ella Cryer, and Preston Cryer; and his great-grandson, Easten Brown; 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 Donald E. "Don" Cryer 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 Don Cryer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.