SR0677 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0677 LRB103 36064 ECR 66151 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eldon Arthur "Curly" Yetter of Havana, who passed away on December 13, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Yetter was born to Leo and Mabel (Hurlburt) Yetter in Havana on August 21, 1929; he married Rosalyn Kleier in Topeka on July 31, 1955; he served in the 1st Marine Division of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Yetter owned and operated Yetter Insurance Agency, and he also farmed; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Yetter was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #138, VFW Post #6408, the Irrigated Growers Association, and the Mason County Farm Bureau; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Yetter was an avid outdoorsman and duck hunter; he had a tremendous sense of family and community history, and he enjoyed imparting his knowledge of local folklore upon his children; he was also known for his infectious laugh; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Yetter was preceded in death by parents; his wife; his stepfather, Dr. F. J. Corey; and his sister, Eleanor Wendt; and

WHEREAS, Eldon Yetter is survived by his sons, Dr. Rodney (Mary) Yetter, Dr. Tad (Debbie) Yetter, and Aaron (Michelle) Yetter; his grandchildren, Kaleb, Joshua, Jacob, Kady, Haley, and Eden; his step-grandchildren, Emilie and Madison; and his step-great-granddaughter, Hallie; 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 Eldon Arthur "Curly" Yetter 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 Eldon Yetter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.