SR0833 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0833 LRB103 39833 LAW 70516 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Robert "Chuck" McMullen of Quincy, who passed away on February 22, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen, the son of Hazel (Andersen) McMullen, was born in Springfield on November 24, 1936; he attended Lanphier High School before studying electronics at DeVry Institute of Technology; he served in the Illinois National Guard; he married Sherene "Shari" Louise Rueter at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ in Quincy on August 23, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen worked as a television engineer at WGEM, retiring in 2008 after 48 years of service; during his career, he was noted for his work ethic; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen was an active member of the Elks Club and the Woodworkers Club; he was passionately involved with the Honor Flight organization, carving plaques for over 1,200 veterans who participated in the flights, and he was honored with a flight on June 16, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen was a skilled craftsman, building his family home with his own hands, and a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears; he loved animals and spending time with his children and grandchildren; he enjoyed visiting the local library, meticulously tending his vegetable garden, and grilling unrivaled cheeseburgers on a handmade brick grill; he was committed to his faith; after his wife's passing, he embarked on a series of adventures, fulfilling a bucket list of travel destinations across the United States; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen was a man of intelligence, adventure, strength, and warmth who was known for his wise counsel; he will be remembered for living his life with purpose, love, and service; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Shari; his mother; and his brother-in-law, William Meyer; and

WHEREAS, Chuck McMullen is survived by his daughters, Terri (Robert) Spegal and Laraine "Lori" (Arlin) Williams; his grandchildren, Kristopher Spegal and Ashton Spegal; his sister, Charlotte Meyer; and a host of nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Robert "Chuck" McMullen 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 Chuck McMullen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.