SR1354 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert R. Sandquist of St. Charles, who passed away on December 15, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sandquist was born in Geneva on July 16, 1934 to Oscar and Germaine Sandquist; he graduated from Geneva High School in 1952 and started his career as a carpenter, building custom homes; he married Jeanne in 1958 and was drafted into the United States Army, serving 2 years at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, In 1961, Robert Sandquist returned to his hometown of Geneva and started his lifelong business of 57 years; as owner of Geneva Home Builders, he built over 300 custom homes; his favorite job was building the addition to the United Methodist Church of Geneva in 1981; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sandquist enjoyed collecting literature pertaining to classic cars and trains and he loved anything Ford made; his greatest joy was his home, family, and gardening; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sandquist was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sandquist is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jeanne; his 2 children, Deborah (Bill) Murphy and Steven (Heidi) Sandquist; and his 5 grandchildren, Alyssa, Aaron, Abigail Murphy, Hailey, and Hayden Sandquist; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert R. Sandquist, 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 Robert Sandquist as an expression of our deepest sympathy.