SR1038 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Walter "Bud" Barber of Richmond, who passed away on March 5, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Walter Barber was born on October 25, 1929 in Woodstock; his parents were George and Martha (nee Fink) Barber; he married Audrey C. Aubert on October 21, 1950 in Richmond; and

WHEREAS, Walter Barber graduated from Richmond-Burton High School in 1949; and

WHEREAS, Walter Barber was employed as a dairy farmer throughout his life until his retirement in 1992; he was a member of the Wisconsin Dairies and the McHenry County Farm Bureau, where he served on the Board of Directors from 1990 to 1995; he was also a former member of the Richmond Fire/Rescue Department and a member of Community Church of Richmond; and

WHEREAS, Walter Barber enjoyed woodworking, dancing, bowling, delivering Meals on Wheels, and aviation; and

WHEREAS, Walter Barber was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; his parents; and his sister, Frances Stinek; and

WHEREAS, Walter Barber is survived by his daughter, Julie (Dan) Wenninger; his son, Rick (Cheryl) Barber; his grandchildren, Chris (Christina) Barber, Ashley Barber, and Brandon Barber; his great-grandchildren, Ava, Logan, and Leah Barber; his beloved friend, Mary Gosse; and his dogs, Smokey and Mittens; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Walter "Bud" Barber; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Walter Barber as an expression of our sympathy.