SR0023 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Frank J. Mavetz of Wee Ma Tuk, who passed away on August 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Frank Mavetz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Frank J. and Ursula (Pahula) Mavetz on December 14, 1945; he graduated from high school in Milwaukee in 1964, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football; he attended Bradley University on a basketball scholarship from 1964 until 1968, where he also played baseball; he was a proud member of the 1968 Bradley Braves Missouri Valley Championship Baseball Team; he married Catherine M. Margritz on October 3, 1970, and she preceded him in death on July 26, 2008; he married Janet Bergantz at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Glasford on September 24, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Frank Mavetz was an educator at Elmwood High School for 34 years, retiring in 2002; he coached basketball, baseball, and football; he also served as athletic director for 10 years; and

WHEREAS, Frank Mavetz was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton and then joined St. Peters Lutheran Church in Glasford; he enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, hunting, and fishing; he was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago Cubs, and the Milwaukee Brewers; most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending all of their sporting events; and

WHEREAS, Frank Mavetz was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine, and his parents; and

WHEREAS, Frank Mavetz is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Elizabeth Mavetz (Anthony Hall) and Nicholas (Jeni) Mavetz; his stepchildren, Darcie Schultz, Jacqueline Merriman, and Christina (Jason) Koenig; his grandchildren, Roary, Lilli, and Charli Mavetz; nine step-grandchildren; and eight 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 Frank J. Mavetz 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 Frank Mavetz as an expression of our deepest sympathy.