SR1611 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Albert Brandt of Crystal Lake, who passed away on January 18, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Donald Brandt was born in Edgerton, Wisconsin to Albert C. and Elizabeth (nee Lemke) Brandt on August 20, 1939; he graduated from Beloit College in 1954 and married Edith Auby in Cottage Grove on June 16, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Donald Brandt worked his entire career as an underwriter in the insurance industry, most notably at Kemper Insurance in Long Grove; and

WHEREAS, Donald Brandt retired in 1991 and spent the rest of his days travelling, fishing in Canada, spending time with his family, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers; and

WHEREAS, Donald Brandt was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Rodney Johnson; and

WHEREAS, Donald Brandt is survived by his wife, Edith; his children, Peter (Pamela) Brandt and Sara Brandt; his grandson, Joshua (Stephanie) Schoeneberg; his great-grandson, Cael Schoeneberg; and his sister, Norma Johnson; therefore, be it

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