SR1542 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald W. Harmening of East Moline, who passed away on February 17, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harmening was born in East Moline to Henry "Red" and Dorothy L. Harsch Harmening on January 16, 1934; he attended United Township High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957, where he was stationed in Japan and Korea; he married Dorothy J. Sullivan in Rock Island on January 18, 1958; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harmening and his family owned and operated Red's Garage in East Moline from 1937 until he retired in 2015; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harmening was a member of the former Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Moline; he then became a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Moline; he was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-1; he enjoyed cars, scuba diving, traveling, camping, and especially boating; his taco parties were enjoyed by many; most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harmening was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard; his sister, Beverly Jean Harmening Lowe; and his granddaughter, Audrey Nicole Harmening; and

WHEREAS, Donald Harmening is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy; his children, Diane "Rusty" Harmening, Darrell (Marilee) Harmening, Dana (Thomas) Beachler, and Daniel "Buck" (Shannon) Harmening; his 8 grandchildren, Anna and Regina Harmening, Ian (Brooke) Speckman, Rachael Speckman, Jaimie Drobushevich, Jake Beachler, and Alicia and Amanda Harmening; and his 4 great-grandchildren, Tucker, Gunner, Gwen "Pi", and Jalen; therefore, be it

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