SR1640 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Roland W. Knecht of Bunker Hill, who passed away on October 30, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Roland Knecht was born in Alton on November 17, 1946 to Wilbur H. and LaVerne (nee Gabriel) Knecht; he married Susan A. (nee Baxter) Knecht in Bonita, California; and

WHEREAS, Roland Knecht served in the United States Navy for 22 years; he also worked as a farmer; and

WHEREAS, Roland Knecht was a member of American Legion Hall Post 578, 4-H, and the Country Bible Church in Bunker Hill, where he served as a Trustee; he was a John Deere enthusiast; and

WHEREAS, Roland Knecht was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Roland Knecht is survived by his wife, Sue; his children, Jody (Ken) Reeves, Ronald Knecht, Kim (Jim) Walsworth, Kenneth Kerns, and Kevin (Nedra) Kerns; his grandchildren, Jama Reeves, Quinton Reeves, Kathleen Walsworth, Casandra Walsworth, Aaron Walsworth, Mark Kerns, Michael Kerns, Ashley Kerns, Joe Rieser, Jimmy Rieser, Skylar Rieser, and Brelynna Rieser; his great-grandchildren, Blake (Michelle) Rieser, Allison Rieser, and Christopher James Rieser; his siblings, Loren (Diane) Knecht, Russell (Roberta) Knecht, Janet (Harold) Tackett, and Arlean (Sonny) Balai; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; therefore, be it

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