SR0174 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harold L. Hoeferle of Normal, who passed away on February 2, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hoeferle was born in Akron, Ohio to Paul R. and Lydia E. Anderson Hoeferle on September 6, 1937; his early family life was spent in Keokuk, Iowa, where he attended school; he graduated from Southeastern Iowa Community College and later the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking; he was a member of the Iowa National Guard; he married Nancy Horner in Keokuk, Iowa on September 24, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hoeferle pursued a career in computers at Shellor-Globe in Keokuk, Keystone Key and Wire in Bartonville, and Arnold Engineering in Marengo; in 1967, he moved to Bloomington to establish a computer system for People's Bank of Bloomington, now Commerce Bank; after successfully starting the data processing center in the bank, he assumed several other positions, including president; in 1980, he purchased Weaver & Associates Property Management, and in 1985, he changed the name to Apartment Mart; he continued his interest in banking and served on several bank boards through the years; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hoeferle was active in the community; he was a charter member of Epiphany Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister for many years; he served on several community boards; he had a passion for golf and played a part in the establishment of the Links of Ireland Grove Golf Course; he selected the trees for the course and enjoyed watching them grow; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hoeferle liked gardening, planting, and a manicured lawn; he enjoyed sports, especially following his son's high school sporting events; he shared his daughter's love of horses and encouraged her passion; he loved to travel with his wife and friends and cherished those memories; for many years, his entire family traveled to Mexico and the Caribbean to enjoy snorkeling and the beach; these trips were a highlight in his life, as he saw his grandchildren grow to share his love of the ocean; family meant everything to him, and he treasured his long marriage; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hoeferle was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Paul L. and Gerald L. Hoeferle; and his brothers-in-law, Larry Horner and Dan Pope; and

WHEREAS, Harold Hoeferle is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter, Kristi L. (Jeff) Hunt; his son, Kurt L. (Ronda) Hoeferle; his grandchildren, Lauren and Brian Hunt and Brooke, Natalie, and Ryan Hoeferle; his sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Jerry Dulski) Hoeferle Dulski, Charlene Hoeferle, Suann (Wendell) Guthart, Sandra Pope, and Bonnie Horner; his brother-in-law, Kenneth (Pam) Horner Jr.; and several nieces and nephews; 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 Harold L. Hoeferle 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 Harold Hoeferle as an expression of our deepest sympathy.