SR1305 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Glenn Edwin Leable of Wadsworth, who passed away on December 14, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Leable was born to Kenneth and Helene Leable on October 18, 1950; he spent his childhood in Gurnee; he attended Gurnee Grade School; he was an Eagle Scout; he graduated from Warren Township High School in 1968; after one year at Wright College, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1969; he served with the USMC in Okinawa, Japan and Cuba through 1971; and

WHEREAS, Following his military service, Glenn Leable worked for many years "building Gurnee" and the surrounding communities with his father, brother, and uncles; he became a certified millwright and built his beautiful, lifelong home with the help of various family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Leable was a proud union millwright with Local 1693; he worked in the Chicago area and out of state, including maintaining power plants in Maine and Puerto Rico; he used his skills to help his brother Larry install an F-111A Aardvark jet as a memorial to other veterans in Waukegan; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Leable enjoyed spending time at his family cabin in Alvin, Wisconsin; in recent years, he also enjoyed saltwater fishing and beachcombing in the Bahamas with his family; he was a proud father and grandfather, who relished in passing along his knowledge of the 110-year old family dinner roll recipe and family gardening secrets; he was a lifelong Bears fan and dog lover; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Leable was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry Leable; and his grandson, George Leable; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Leable is survived by his wife, Rita Leable; his son, Brett (Rachael) Leable; his daughter, Carissa (Bret) Clinkingbeard; his sister, Barbara Leable; his aunt, Dorothy Schneider; his uncle, Hank Schneider; his grandsons, Barret, Bennet, and Emmett; and his many wonderful cousins, large extended family, friends, and co-workers; 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 Glenn Edwin Leable 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 Glenn Leable as an expression of our deepest sympathy.