HR0745 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Stanlee G. Erlinger of Belleville, who passed away on December 24, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Stanlee Erlinger was born in Belleville to John A. and Minnie (Henry) Erlinger on September 27, 1943; he served in the construction battalion division of the United States Navy in Vietnam; he was honorably discharged in 1974; and

WHEREAS, Stanlee Erlinger was a master craftsman; he owned and operated a construction company and provided carpentry and crane work to the community for over 20 years; he also worked as a building inspector for the city of Belleville; and

WHEREAS, Stanlee Erlinger served as an active member of the Northwest St. Clair County Fire Department for more than 50 years; he was Chief Engineer and President of Northwest Firefighters Association; and

WHEREAS, Stanlee Erlinger was a Master Mason and a lifetime member of the St. Clair Lodge No. 24 in Belleville; he was a noble of the mystic Shrine and Ainad Temple for 50 years; he was generous with his time and talents and always willing to help out anytime, day or night; and

WHEREAS, Stanlee Erlinger was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, John D. "Jack" Erlinger; and

WHEREAS, Stanlee Erlinger is survived by his wife, Lynn (Bowen) Erlinger; his daughters, Ashlee Erlinger (Jason) Felmey, Chelsea (Derek) Lewis, and Andria (Brent) Oest; his granddaughter, Brynlee Allyn Oest; his brother, Russell Erlinger; his friends, Tom, Bob, Harold, Kenny, Chester, Mike, Mark, and Greg; and his many other compadres, including his horses and dogs; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Stanlee G. Erlinger 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 Stanlee Erlinger as an expression of our deepest sympathy.