SR1179 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John E. Wangelin of Milan, who passed away on September 1, 2022; and

WHEREAS, John Wangelin was born to Hugh and Mary (Tindall) Wangelin in Rock Island on December 1, 1933; he graduated from Sherrard High School in 1951; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Norma Albertson on August 24, 1957; and

WHEREAS, John Wangelin retired from Alcoa, where he served as a lab technician for many years; he was also a lifelong farmer and enjoyed every minute he spent outside in the fields; and

WHEREAS, John Wangelin enjoyed restoring antique tractors, cars, and trucks; and

WHEREAS, John Wangelin was quick-witted, humorous, and extremely hard working; he loved his family beyond measure; and

WHEREAS, John Wangelin was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Beverly (William H. Jr.) King; and his son, Benjamin Wangelin; and

WHEREAS, John Wangelin is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Wangelin; his daughters, Carolyn (Mark) Minteer and Elizabeth (Lenny) Lipe; his grandchildren, Johnathan (Alysia) Wangelin, Matt (Holly) Wangelin, Ronnie (Dorothy) Minteer, Emilie (Michael) Lawrence, Jessica (Garrett) Lipe, and Logan (Josie) Lipe; his great-grandchildren, Libby, Luke, Gavin, and Noely; and his nephew, Bob (Karen) King; 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 John E. Wangelin 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 John Wangelin as an expression of our deepest sympathy.