SR0287 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Daniel W. "Dan" Shaffer of Moline, who passed away on March 8, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dan Shaffer was born in Moline to Charles and Helen (Olson) Shaffer on February 3, 1942; he graduated from Moline High School in 1960; he served in the United States Air Force from 1960 until 1964; he married Shirley Ann Erwin in Moline on April 16, 1966; she preceded him in death; he married Susan VanOverberg in Geneseo on July 14, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Dan Shaffer worked for the United States Government and retired in 1993; and

WHEREAS, Dan Shaffer was a member of Scared Heart Church in Moline and St. Malachy's Church in Geneseo; as a child, he spent many years at a fishing resort in northern Wisconsin and, later, at a fishing resort in Bagley, Wisconsin, where he and Shirley Ann owned a trailer next to his parents; he was a member of Cushman Club of America and traveled all over the United States for scooter meets; his favorite ride was the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; he was highly-skilled with a scroll saw and made puzzles for family and friends; the past few years, he was learning the art of woodcarving; and

WHEREAS, Dan Shaffer was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Darci Pinedo; his grandson, Nolan Smith; and his niece, Emma Pinedo; and

WHEREAS, Dan Shaffer is survived by his wife, Susan; his daughter, Jennifer Cattanach; his son, James (Randi) Shaffer; his grandchildren, Bryce Smith, Hannah Cattanach, and Ashley and Sophie Shaffer; his stepsons, David Benhart, Scott (Suzanne) Benhart, and Matthew (Melissa) Benhart; his stepgranddaughters, Alynna Rowan, Angela Rowan and Angela and Michelle Benhart; his nephew, Charlie Pinedo; and his cousins, Sharon Shaffer, Martin Shaffer, and Margo (Dave) Georlett; 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 Daniel W. "Dan" Shaffer 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 Dan Shaffer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.