SR1506 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1506 LRB101 23032 LAW 74152 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Kenneth J. "Ken" Maier of Hillsdale, who passed away on November 3, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Ken Maier was born in Rock Island to Ben and Alice (Lovett) Maier on April 17, 1934; he graduated from Rock Island High School in 1952; he earned a degree in accounting from Augustana College in 1956; he served in the 3rd Armored Division of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958; he married Vicki Vogelsang in 1961, and they divorced after several years; he later married Joyce Wood in 1978, and she preceded him in death in 1984; and

WHEREAS, Ken Maier worked in the auditing department of John Deere for nearly 30 years; he spent a majority of his career in overseas locations; he retired in 1987; and

WHEREAS, Ken Maier enjoyed all types of hunting, including waterfowl, deer, turkey, and big game; he showed horses and enjoyed trail rides; in his earlier years, he was an avid pool player and played in 8 ball tournaments around the area and as far away as Las Vegas; and

WHEREAS, Ken Maier was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joyce; and his brother, Benny Maier; and

WHEREAS, Ken Maier is survived by his sister-in-law, Marilyn Maier; his four stepchildren; and his special friends, Steve Earhart and Jillian Woeckoner; 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 Kenneth J. "Ken" Maier 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 Ken Maier as an expression of our deepest sympathy.