SR0420 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Lloyd D. Strohm of Moline, who passed away on April 10, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Strohm was born in Clinton, Iowa to Frank and Agnes (Nelson) Strohm on February 1, 1928; he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Communication Specialist 3rd Class, stationed in Alaska and Puerto Rico; he married Dorothy "Dottie" Roeh in Bettendorf, Iowa on June 28, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Strohm started his career at Frank Foundries as a CPA; he eventually became President and then CEO; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Strohm and his wife loved traveling with family and friends and cherished their retirement years in Port Aransas, Texas; one of his greatest joys was being a volunteer at the Texas State Aquarium; he enjoyed singing, baking bread, and fishing; he was a member of the Lions Club, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder and helped with Stewardship and Sessions; he and his wife attended the First Presbyterian Church in East Moline when returning to the Quad Cities; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Strohm was preceded in death by his wife, Dottie; his parents; and his siblings, Frank, Albert, Paul, Barney, Alice, Marion, Donny, and Eugene; and

WHEREAS, Lloyd Strohm is survived by his children, Tara Lynn Strohm, John David (Mary Pat Link) Strohm, and Nina S. (Dr. John) Golden; his foster children, Steve (Cheryl) Manning and Steven "Jay" Johnson; his grandchildren, Kristin Strohm (Josh Penry), Matt (Cara) Strohm, Kelly (Reid) Galbraith, Claire Strohm, Dr. Ryan Golden (Dr. Alexandra), Dr. Ben Golden (Jamie Grivas), Ian Golden, and Zachary (Amy) Strohm; his great-grandchildren, Chase, Emme, Sophie, and Caroline Penry, Lincoln Strohm, Grace and Leighton Galbraith, Henry and Jack Strohm, and Eleanor Rose Golden; his sister, Shirley Mullins; his brother-in-law, Ed Smith; and his special caregiver, Yukari Carillo; 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 Lloyd D. Strohm 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 Lloyd Strohm as an expression of our deepest sympathy.