SR1080 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Walter R. Karstens of Silvis, who passed away on June 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Walter Karstens was born to Charles and Barbara (Day) Karstens in Moline on March 5, 1948; he graduated from Moline High School in 1966; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War; he married Judy Dahlberg; he later married Lorain Cunningham in Moline on April 3, 1992; and

WHEREAS, Walter Karstens worked for the State of Illinois; he later owned and operated Casey's Tavern in Moline alongside his wife, Lorain, until December 2021; and

WHEREAS, Walter Karstens enjoyed traveling, boating, and wintering in Florida; he loved spending time with his family most of all; and

WHEREAS, Walter Karstens was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Herb Mullens; and

WHEREAS, Walter Karstens is survived by his wife, Lorain; his children, Alan (Pamela) Cullor, Aaron Cullor, Bridgit (Dann) Schmidt, Tina (Casey) Lukowicz, and Nicole Salinas; his grandchildren, Liam, Harlow, Landon, Avery, Nicolas, Henna, Melissa, Meghin, Abby, Austin, and Gabby; and his sisters, Denise Mullens and Dee Karstens; 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 Walter R. Karstens 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 Walter Karstens as an expression of our deepest sympathy.