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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Robert Charles Van Oteghem of Moline, who |
4 | | passed away on May 21, 2018; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Robert Van Oteghem was born in Moline to Alfonse |
6 | | and Florence (Hoogerwerf) Van Oteghem on April 14, 1920; he |
7 | | married Norma McCartney in East Moline on August 2, 1941; he |
8 | | proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and took |
9 | | part in the Normandy Invasion; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, Robert Van Oteghem was an active member of First |
11 | | United Presbyterian Church in Moline and the UAW Local 865; he |
12 | | enjoyed traveling, spending time outdoors, especially |
13 | | gardening and doing yard work, and spending time with his |
14 | | family; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs; in his younger |
15 | | days, he enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting; and
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16 | | WHEREAS, Robert Van Oteghem was preceded in death by his |
17 | | wife, Norma; his daughter, Patricia Van Oteghem; his grandson, |
18 | | Jeffrey Van Oteghem; and his brothers, Richard, Leonard, and |
19 | | William Van Oteghem; and
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20 | | WHEREAS, Robert Van Oteghem is survived by his son, Gary |
21 | | (Linda) Van Oteghem; his grandsons, Steve and David Van |