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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
3learn of the death of David Renkes of Rock Island, who passed
4away on June 29, 2019; and
 
5    WHEREAS, David Renkes was born in Clinton, Iowa to Vernon
6and Janette (Dykemma) Renkes on August 16, 1943; he graduated
7from Hope College in Holland, Michigan in 1965; he worked with
8the Job Corps and then enlisted in the Air Force, where he
9served until 1973; he married Linda L. Chicarelli on August 29,
101992; and
 
11    WHEREAS, David Renkes worked for Ethan Allen/Volckmann in
12Morrison, where he was a General Manager; he retired from Wahl
13Clipper in Sterling; and
 
14    WHEREAS, David Renkes loved animals; he and Linda raised
15Afghan Hounds and participated in dog shows, establishing
16friendships around the world; he was involved in Christian and
17Jewish organizations, along with Linda; he was a loving and
18caring husband, father, and grandfather; and
 
19    WHEREAS, David Renkes was preceded in death by his parents
20and his sister, Ellyn Wilkens; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, David Renkes is survived by his wife, Linda; his
2daughter, Nicci (Mark Estill); his sons, Brandon and Nathan;
3his grandchildren; and his brother, Phillip (Maisie) Renkes;
4therefore, be it
 
5    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL
6ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
7David Renkes and extend our sincere condolences to his family,
8friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the family of David Renkes as an expression of our
11deepest sympathy.