SR2348 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 Russell Haefele, who passed away on September 11, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele was born on September 24, 1934 in Crystal Lake; his parents were Ruth and Ralph Haefele in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele was a veteran of the United States Army; he graduated from Colorado State University, where he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele worked at Black Dot, Incorporated of Crystal Lake for over 30 years; he retired as the company's Vice President of Production; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele was a volunteer with the McHenry County Conservation District; he was active with the Boy Scouts and YMCA Adventure Guides; he also served on several committees at Resurrection Catholic Church in Woodstock, including the Stewardship, Plant Tenders, and Outreach to the Needy committees; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele was an avid golfer and loved gardening; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Louis and Robert; and his sisters, Barbara and Nancy; and

WHEREAS, Richard Haefele is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gayle; his daughter, Deanna (Brian) Berndt; his sons, Gregory (Gina), Richard (Lisa Selleg), and Douglas (Julie Havemeier); his grandchildren, Megan, Noah, Taylor, Carson, and Kendall; his sister-in-law, Francis; and several nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Richard Russell Haefele; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Richard Haefele as an expression of our sympathy.