SR1205 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Eugene C. "Gene" Wadsager of Moline, who passed away on September 16, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wadsager was born to Hans and Anna Richards Wadsager in Moline on August 6, 1943; he graduated from United Township High School in 1961; he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1966; he married Shirley L. Ruhnow Logan in April 1986; he was previously married to Linda Bolmer; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wadsager retired from John Deere Harvester in January 2000; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wadsager enjoyed golfing, bowling, and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wadsager was preceded in death by his father, Hans H. Wadsager; his mother, Anna Griffin; his stepfather, Elmer Griffin; and his brother, Herbert Wadsager; and

WHEREAS, Gene Wadsager is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Dr. Heather L. Wadsager Dunn (Dr. Blair Foreman) and Christopher R. (Kimberly) Wadsager; his grandchildren, Mason R. Dunn, Norah C.L. Dunn, and Katlin M. Wadsager; his step-grandchildren, Zachary (Meaghan) Martin, Kambra Jones, and Brandon (Rebecca) Jones; and his five step-great-grandchildren; 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 Eugene C. "Gene" Wadsager 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 Gene Wadsager as an expression of our deepest sympathy.