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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Edward
4Joseph "Ed" Klein of Peoria, who passed away on February 2,
52019; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Ed Klein was born in Peoria to Erwin and Louise
7Klein on January 5, 1923; he graduated from the Spalding
8Institute in Peoria; he attended Bradley University, where he
9earned his bachelor's degree in English in 1948; he married
10Dolores Gibson on May 23, 1952; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Ed Klein spent most of his career working as an
12advertising copywriter at the Hall, Haerr, Peterson & Harney
13Inc. Agency in Peoria; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Ed Klein was a tireless worker for the cause of
15civil rights and was instrumental in founding the Truth Corps,
16which later became the Peoria Chapter of the NAACP; he also
17proudly supported feminism and served as the interim president
18of Peoria's NOW Chapter; he wrote many letters to the editors
19of local newsletters and newspapers whenever he felt a voice
20needed to be heard; in addition, he and Dolores helped raise
21many foster children over their years together; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, Ed Klein enjoyed traveling the back roads of the
2Midwest with his wife and discovering out-of-the-way parks,
3waterways, and small town cafes; he made it a point to keep up
4with new products and emerging technology and was always eager
5to try new gadgets or products; he was a handyman who was not
6afraid to take on household projects, even if they were beyond
7his skill set; he was an avid reader with a sense of humor, a
8clever wit, and an insatiable desire to learn; he will be
9remembered as a gentleman with a sweet spirit; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Ed Klein was preceded in death by his parents; his
11wife, Dolores Klein; his son, Christopher Klein; his grandson,
12William Klein; and his brothers, Dick Klein and Jerry Klein;
13and
 
14    WHEREAS, Ed Klein is survived by his daughters, Christina
15(Pat) Puntoni and Paula Klein; his sons, Tim (Debbie) Klein,
16Evan Klein, and Marty (Barbara) Klein; his sister, Sue Klein;
17his ten grandchildren; and his ten great-grandchildren;
18therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
20HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
21we mourn the passing of Edward Joseph "Ed" Klein and extend our
22sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew
23and loved him; and be it further
 

 

 

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1    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
2presented to the family of Ed Klein as an expression of our
3deepest sympathy.