SR0639 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Gail "Bob" Kleinsmith of East Moline, who passed away on August 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kleinsmith was born in DeWitt, Iowa to Maurice and Rose Witt on October 5, 1937; he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army and married Patricia "Pat" Weigandt Hoffman at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline on December 23, 1988; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kleinsmith was a businessman and was involved in several enterprises; he was a construction form setter and foreman before the age of 20; throughout his life, he was a cleaner and laundromat owner, manager of a water company, sign painter, home builder and land developer, used truck parts dealer, and rental property owner; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kleinsmith was member of the Eldridge Jaycees and Ducks Unlimited; he enjoyed dancing with Pat, fishing, camping, playing cards, and watching NASCAR; he also enjoyed watching the horse and dog races; he was very proud of having authored a book, and above all else was his love for his family and the Boston Red Sox; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kleinsmith was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John; and

WHEREAS, Bob Kleinsmith is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Kimberly (Brent) Gale, Rob Kleinsmith, Karinna (Jonathan) Lee, and Ryan (Roxanne) Kleinsmith; his stepchildren, Andrea (Kevin) Baker, Kai Greko, Travis Greko, and Blair Greko; nine grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Joan (Charles) Headley and Millie (Dave) Berhenke; and his brother, Maurice Lee (Bern) Kleinsmith; 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 Robert Gail "Bob" Kleinsmith 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 Bob Kleinsmith as an expression of our deepest sympathy.