SR1535 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles W. Kocher, Jr. of McHenry, who passed away on September 26, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Charles Kocher, Jr. was born in Chicago on June 27, 1935 to Charles W., Sr. and Caroline (nee Bell) Kocher; he married Jeanne Annette Koegel in Chicago on April 28, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Charles Kocher, Jr. was a transportation specialist in the civil service for the United States military for many years, where he worked at missile sites in and around the Chicago area; and

WHEREAS, Charles Kocher, Jr. was a train enthusiast and enjoyed model trains and train museums; he enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling with his family all over the United States; he also enjoyed Ansel Adams black and white landscape photography; he served in the Illinois National Guard for a number of years and was a leader in the Boy Scouts for 5 years with his children; and

WHEREAS, Charles Kocher, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandchild, Wesley; and

WHEREAS, Charles Kocher, Jr. is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jeanne; his children, Charles William "Skip" (Daphne) Kocher, Joseph Gerard (Vishiel) Kocher, Gerri Lynn Peot, Carol Patrice Kocher, and Donna Marie (John) Noegel; grandchildren, Christopher Kocher, Brian (Jenny) Alshanski, Scott Alshanski, Kristen Alshanski, Joanna (Eric) Gueller, Matthew Peot, Emily Peot, Christine Peot, and Madeline Kocher; and great-grandchildren, Ryan, T.J., Dylan, Kara, Gram, and Henry; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles W. Kocher, Jr., 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 Charles Kocher, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.