SR0854 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Fred Merle Strube Sr., formerly of Peoria, who passed away on November 21, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Fred Strube was born in Peoria to Henry James and Ida M. (Mitzelfelt) Strube on October 5, 1939; he married Cindy Mechling; and

WHEREAS, Fred Strube was the owner and operator of Fred Strube Automotive in Peoria for over 25 years; he then moved to St. Cloud, Florida and opened Winner Air; and

WHEREAS, Fred Strube continued his love of cars during his retirement; he built SCCA and GT-1 race cars for some of the top drivers and was an avid stock car racer himself for over 40 years; he is fondly remembered for his love of anything with an engine and four wheels; and

WHEREAS, Fred Strube was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Howard, Hank, Jim, John, and Floyd Strube; and

WHEREAS, Fred Strube is survived by his wife, Cindy; his children, Karen (Mike) Getz, Fred (Lisa) Strube Jr., Darrell (Debbie) Strube, and Stephanie Strube; his brother, Chuck Strube; his sister, Darlene Reed Cornish; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; 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 Fred Merle Strube Sr. 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 Fred Strube as an expression of our deepest sympathy.