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SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of William D. "Bill" Gissel of Aledo, who 
4passed away on May 4, 2023; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Bill Gissel was born to William A. and Genevieve 
6(Permantier) Gissel in Chicago on June 14, 1947; he earned his 
7bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University; he received his 
8commission in the U.S. Navy, and he immediately entered flight 
9training, earning his wings and serving as a naval aviator, 
10primarily flying H-3s; he served as a member of the Apollo 17 
11recovery team; he married Antoinette "Ann" Bauwens in Rock 
12Island on December 27, 1969; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, Bill Gissel had numerous interests and excelled 
14at many things; he loved being in nature, whether riding his 
15quad, gardening, doing yard work, or simply enjoying the 
16outdoors; he was an avid reader and a student of history, and 
17his vast expertise of the Civil War era was a culmination of 
18extensive studies and exploration of countless battlefields; 
19he was also a talented builder, spanning woodworking and 
20remodeling to designing and creating structures; and
  
 
21    WHEREAS, Bill Gissel was known for his larger-than-life 
22personality, always being ready with a good story or a joke, 
 
 
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1and his generous, welcoming nature; he loved spending time 
2with his family and beloved dogs, whether  he was at home, 
3driving around the local area, or traveling; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, Bill Gissel was preceded in death by his parents; 
5his brother, Thaddeus; and his sisters, Mary McChesney and 
6Heidi Baker; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, Bill Gissel is survived by his wife, Ann; his 
8children, Will Gissel, Nicholas Gissel, and Sarah (Yon) Hafer; 
9his grandchildren, Yvonne and Helen; and his siblings, 
10Madeleine Bartsch, Susan (Aldo) Bon, and John (Carrie) Gissel; 
11therefore, be it
  
 
12    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
13ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
14William D. "Bill" Gissel and extend our sincere condolences to 
15his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the family of Bill Gissel as an expression of our 
19deepest sympathy.