SR1375 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald E. "Ron" Kunkel of Rock Island, who passed away on August 18, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Ron Kunkel was born in Aledo to Roscoe and Louise (Malone) Kunkel on July 29, 1936; he served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and married Judy Howell at Zion Lutheran Church on March 5, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Ron Kunkel retired from Case IH and Bonnett Wholesale Florist; and

WHEREAS, Ron Kunkel loved spending time with his family, traveling, boating, and riding his motorcycle; and

WHEREAS, Ron Kunkel was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Louise and Harold Steuart; his father and stepmother, Roscoe and Darlene Kunkel; his sister, Joyce Fry; his half sister, Judith Embry; and his half brothers, David and Leland Steuart; and

WHEREAS, Ron Kunkel is survived by his wife, Judy; his children, Jeff (Julie) Kunkel, Cheryl Patterson, and Bradley (Veronica) Kunkel; his grandchildren, Tiffany, Tarah, Shyann, and Jesse; five great-grandchildren; and his sister, Robin Steuart; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ronald E. "Ron" Kunkel 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 Ron Kunkel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.