SR0042 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0042 LRB103 27616 ECR 53992 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Larry Dean Ehmen of Quincy, who passed away on January 4, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Larry Ehmen was born to E. Dale and Meveline Heinecke Ehmen in Quincy on January 16, 1940; he was raised in the area near Golden and graduated from Central High School in 1957; he received a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from Western Illinois University in Macomb and a Master of Science in Natural Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York; he married Reva Ann Post at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowen on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Larry Ehmen taught high school physics at Central High School from 1961 to 1963 and at Quincy High School from 1963 to 1978; during his time at Quincy High School, he was one of the founders of the Quincy Conference; he was a co-owner of Fisher Business Equipment Company for 20 years and was also the co-owner and manager of Twin Mill Investments; and

WHEREAS, Larry Ehmen was elected Adams County Recorder with the intent to eliminate the position; he served from 2000 until 2004 when the position was eliminated; he was a true statesman and gentleman when seeking resolution to complex issues; and

WHEREAS, During his life, Larry Ehmen was active in community affairs, including the Quincy Jaycees, the Quincy Exchange Club, the Adams County Republican Party in which he served as chairman for eight years, the United Way of Adams County, Transitions of Western Illinois, Mental Health Authority & Recovery Resources, the Adams County Board where he served as chairman for two years, Ellington Township where he served as supervisor for 43 years, and the Quincy Community Theater where he appeared in productions; he served on the Walter Hammond Day Care board for 25 years and was president of the board for 17 years; he served on the Western Illinois University Foundation Board for 25 years, including two years as president; he helped create the Great River Economic Development Foundation and served as the first president; he and his wife were co-presidents of the Illinois State University Parents Association during the time their children attended the University; he and his wife were members of Spring Lake Country Club for 30 years, and he served on the board; he was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church since 1962 where he served on several committees, held offices, and dedicated his last five years of volunteer service solely to the church; and

WHEREAS, Larry Ehmen was passionate about cars, but he was also a private pilot, rode motorcycles, and had pleasure boats on the river; he enjoyed working in his yard and instilling that passion in his children, whether they liked it or not; and

WHEREAS, Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jim Ehmen; his sister-in-law, Charity Ehmen; and his brother-in-law, David White; and

WHEREAS, Larry Ehmen is survived by his wife of 60 years, Reva; his four children, Shelly (Doug) Quinn, Brad (Karol) Ehmen, Heidi (fiancé Parker Armbruster) Schlipman, and Ryan (Lynn) Ehmen; his 13 grandchildren, Hailey and Hayden Quinn, Lauren (fiancé Sam Triplett) Mueller, Maddi, Ella, and Anna Ehmen, Alex, Avery, and Alayna Schlipman, Peri Jane (fiancé Brendan Duffy) Ehmen, and Bennett, Rowan, and Josie Ehmen; his sister, Pat White; and several nieces and nephews; 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 Larry Dean Ehmen 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 Larry Ehmen as an expression of our deepest sympathy.