SR1385 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Richard Reed "Dick" Andress of Pittsfield, who passed away on November 23, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Dick Andress was born in Rockford on October 29, 1935 to Reed and Dorothy Tripp Andress; he graduated from West Rockford High School and enlisted in the United States Army in 1954, during the Korean conflict, earning the rank of Sergeant upon his discharge in 1956; in 1960, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in dairy science and operated a dairy farm outside of St. Charles; he married Rita Barber on September 8, 1975 in Hannibal, Missouri; and

WHEREAS, Dick Andress worked as a salesman for over 18 years at Armour Fertilizer and Chemical, now known as US Steel Agri Chemicals, leaving the company in 1982; he later worked for Duesterhaus Fertilizer and Chemical Co. of Quincy for 16 years and for Crop Production Services, retiring in 2009; in the mid 1970s he owned and operated the Pike Marine Boat Store in Pittsfield, Equipment Leasing, and Andress Real Estate and Rental Properties; and

WHEREAS, Dick Andress attended Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield and was a member of the National Rifle Association and Pittsfield American Legion Post No. 152; in his earlier years, he was a Cub Master for Pack 18; in 1973, he built a cabin on the Illinois River where many memories were made boating and spending time with the family; he attended many Saukee football games with his buddies, always standing and watching the game from the big rock at the PHS football stadium; spending time with his family was important to him and he enjoyed the times spent with his family watching football games at home; and

WHEREAS, Dick Andress was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kent Andress; and

WHEREAS, Dick Andress is survived by his wife, Rita; his son, Scott (Anita) Andress; his daughter, Kristin Andress; Teresa (Reggie) Kunzeman and James (Kim) Lanhum; his grandchildren, Christopher Lanhum, Evan (Kimber) Ralph, Candice (fiance, Seth Daniel) Lanhum, Bryce Frieden, and Morgan Frieden; his 4 great-grandchildren, Dante and Toni Ralph, and Bryleigh and Luke Frieden; and his sister, Nancy Weart; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Richard Reed "Dick" Andress, 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 Dick Andress as an expression of our deepest sympathy.