SR0436 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert Oehmen of Tinley Park, who passed away on October 31, 2011; and

WHEREAS, He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in the Anti-Aircraft Unit; and

WHEREAS, He was a 42 year volunteer at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2791; he was also a member of American Legion Post 615; and

WHEREAS, He was known for his one-of-a-kind handmade cards; he sent out more than 400 Christmas cards, in addition to birthday, special occasions, and to offer condolences to others; he loved to share his respect for other military men and women; and

WHEREAS, He held many positions at the VFW over the years, but was especially proud of participating in military funerals at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, Robert Oehmen was the beloved husband of Charline Oehmen, nee Jung; he was the loving father of Peter (Becky), Susan (Ken) Minus, Robert (Theresa), Mark (Lori), Jennifer (Tom) Melton, Aiyana Michelle Masumi, Steven (Diane), Kevin (Sheryl) Clancy, Maureen (Jeff) Zwier, Joseph Clancy, and Robert Clancy; he was the proud grandfather of 25 and great grandfather of 40; he was the caring great-great grandfather of 2; he was the dear brother of Dolores Walton, Eugene (Marge), and the late Jim (Kay) Oehmen; and he was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with his family and friends, the passing of Robert Oehmen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Robert Oehmen as a symbol of our sincere sympathy.