SR1214 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Geyer of Moline, who passed away on May 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, William Geyer was born in Detroit, Michigan to Paul and Loween (Conklin) Geyer on September 25, 1944; he graduated from Moline High School in 1962; he served in the U.S. Army as an E5, Orthopedic Specialist at Ft. Hood Army Hospital in Killeen, Texas; he graduated from Murray State University in 1970; he married Margo Johnson on June 20, 1973; and

WHEREAS, William Geyer began working at John Deere Harvester Works in 1966, and he remained an active employee until his death; and

WHEREAS, In his free time, William Geyer took an active role in his family's sporting and academic events; he enjoyed watching sports, working on at-home projects, and helping others; and

WHEREAS, William Geyer was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and his nephew, Greg Geyer; and

WHEREAS, William Geyer is survived by his children, Thomas Geyer, James Geyer, Deborah (Shae) Drobushevich, and Michelle Geyer; his grandchildren, Jeremy Drobushevich, Nicholas Drobushevich, Shae Drobushevich, Marissa Summers, Camryn Summers, Taylor Summers, and Aeva Geyer; his brothers, Charles (Sharon) Geyer and family, Paul (Natalie) Geyer and family; and his sister-in-law, Marcia (Merle) Gerber and family; therefore, be it

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