SR0246 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Steven "Steve" M. Gustaf of Colona, who passed away on April 7, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Steve Gustaf was born to Joseph P. and Lucille P. Feegan Gustaf in Moline on November 16, 1950; he served in the Army during the Vietnam Era; he married Debra Ray in June of 1974; he later married Annette Anderson in East Moline in August of 2000; and

WHEREAS, Steve Gustaf worked for several railroads, retiring in 2010; he also worked at the family businesses, I80 Truck Stop in Atkinson and Gustaf Auto & Machine in Moline; and

WHEREAS, Steve Gustaf was a member of the Colona American Legion Post 1233 and of FOE 1839; and

WHEREAS, Steve Gustaf was inducted into the 2018 Hall of Fame at the East Moline Speedway; and

WHEREAS, Steve Gustaf enjoyed racing, building motors, and shooting pool; and

WHEREAS, Steve was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Joe Gustaf and Danny Gustaf; and

WHEREAS, Steve Gustaf is survived by his wife, Annette; his children, Steven (Carrie) Gustaf, Matt (Katie) Anderson, Mark Anderson, and Mike (Amanda) Anderson; his grandchildren, Steven Gustaf Jr., Alexis Anderson, Brendon Anderson, Joe Anderson, Kameron Anderson, James Anderson, Nataly Anderson, and Khloe Anderson; his brothers, David Gustaf and Ron (Lyn) Gustaf; and his sisters, Linda (Craig) Dugan, Joann VerVaecke, and Cindy Johnson; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Steven "Steve" M. Gustaf 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 Steve Gustaf as an expression of our deepest sympathy.