SR0816 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gustav "Gus" Carl Jr. of Pekin, who passed away on February 24, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Gus Carl was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Gustav Sr. and Madeline E. (Musshafen) Carl on June 25, 1929; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Marian E. Friedrich in Pekin on May 26, 1957; and

WHEREAS, Gus Carl worked at Soldwedel-Borden Dairy until he purchased what is now Carl & Nichols Shell in 1959; he retired from day-to-day operations at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, Gus Carl was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Pekin, where he had served as an usher; he was a lifetime member of the Elks; and

WHEREAS, Gus Carl was a kind and considerate man, who enjoyed talking to both the young and old alike; he liked fishing with his buddies, softball, and football; he was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears; and

WHEREAS, Gus Carl was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Walter; and his sister, Irene Oertel; and

WHEREAS, Gus Carl is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Marian; his son, Steven (Julie) Carl; his grandchildren, Austin, Rachel, Sarah, and Samuel Carl; and his sisters, Gertrude Nichols and Margaret Fredrick; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gustav "Gus" Carl Jr. 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 Gus Carl as an expression of our deepest sympathy.