SR0078 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0078 LRB104 11936 ECR 22029 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Paul Keller Boll, who passed away on January 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Paul Boll, the son of Walter J. Boll and Margaret (Keller) Boll, was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 10, 1940; he graduated from Farmersville High School and Springfield Junior College; he married Diane Seelbach in 1961; and

WHEREAS, Paul Boll served as the first male lay teacher at Little Flower School before he began selling pharmaceuticals throughout central Illinois; he then opened Paul Boll Painting and Decorating in 1978, where he worked with his wife until he retired in 2014; his business was credited for several works, including the Governor's Mansion, the Old State Capitol Dome, Memorial Medical Center, the Main Gate at the Illinois State Fair, and Cooper's Hawk; and

WHEREAS, Paul Boll was a member of the Church of the Little Flower for over 60 years, and he was active in the Little Flower Men's Club; and

WHEREAS, Paul Boll was an avid Detroit Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan; he enjoyed reading, history, traveling, going for drives, dining out, playing and coaching sports, attending his children's, grandchildren's, and great-grandchildren's events, and spending time with his friends and family; and

WHEREAS, Paul Boll was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Diane Boll; his parents; and his stepmother, Mary Boll; and

WHEREAS, Paul Boll is survived by his children, Todd (Stacey) Boll, Kelle (Dave) Sandercock, Kendra Boll, and Kara (Damon) Cozadd; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; his brother, Lawrence J. (Roberta) Boll; and several cousins, nieces, friends, and other loved ones; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Paul Keller Boll 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 Paul Boll as an expression of our deepest sympathy.