SR0640 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard H. De Wispelaere of Moline, who passed away on August 17, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Richard De Wispelaere was born in Moline to Herman and Augusta (VandeNoste) De Wispelaere on March 19, 1935; he graduated from Allemen High School in 1953; he married Betty L. Roberts in Rock Island on August 28, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Richard De Wispelaere was employed by the former Eagles, the Times Democrat newspaper, Servus Rubber Company, and Teske Seed and Feed; and

WHEREAS, Richard De Wispelaere enjoyed softball, bowling, golf, and motorcycles; and

WHEREAS, Richard De Wispelaere was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Betty; his parents; and his siblings; and

WHEREAS, Richard De Wispelaere is survived by his daughters, Stacy (Tom) Robb and Natasha (Kevin) Krueger; and his grandchildren, Ryan Robb, Tyrus Krueger, Nolan Krueger, and Tenley Krueger; 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 Richard H. De Wispelaere 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 Richard De Wispelaere as an expression of our deepest sympathy.