SR0439 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Glenn L. Medhus of Moline, who passed away on July 19, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Gerald and Bernice (Hansen) Medhus on June 19, 1928; his parents divorced when he was young, and he considered his stepfather, Frank Kramer, as his father; in 1950, he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Iowa, where he also played baseball; he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; he married Mary Flidr on May 28, 1955, and she preceded him in death on August 28, 1989; he later married Kathleen Curry in Moline on December 14, 1999; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus worked at Deere and Co. for 37 years, retiring in 1987 as Director of Corporate Planning, Farm Equipment and Consumer Products; he also served on the board of Firstar, where he was elected chairmen and oversaw its merger with US Bank; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus was a founding member and first trustee of Christ the King Church in Moline; he served in numerous leadership roles in the Quad-City community, including as director and trustee of Junior Achievement, president of the Moline Rotary Club, former chairman of the board of trustees for the Franciscan Hospital, long-time board member of the Unity Point Foundation, and director of the United Way and Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus was a member of the University of Iowa Presidents Club and a 50-year member of the Tri City Deere Investment Club; he was on the Advisory Board for Western Illinois University and served on the Festival of Trees Steering Committee; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus loved people; he valued friendships, education, and life-long learning; he enjoyed traveling and was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, proudly following the football team to 15 bowl games during the 50 years he held season tickets; he loved his family and enthusiastically cheered for his grandchildren in their academic and athletic pursuits; he enjoyed golfing at Short Hill Country Club; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary; his infant son, James; his stepfather, Frank Kramer; his infant brother; his sister-in-law, Frances Flidr; his brother-in-law, John (Evelyn) Flidr; and his sister-in law, Margaret (Johnny) Welsh; and

WHEREAS, Glenn Medhus is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his children, Anne (Gregory) Medhus Westbrooks and Thomas Medhus; his grandsons, John Westbrooks and Dr. Michael Westbrooks; his brothers, Tom (Pam), Terry (Barbara), and Jan (Stephanee) Kramer; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Glenn L. Medhus 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 Medhus as an expression of our deepest sympathy.