SR2446 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Harry Gerecke of Bunker Hill, who passed away on November 14, 2016; and

WHEREAS, Harry Gerecke was born in Kampsville to Raymond and Theresa (Hartman) Gerecke on July 14, 1946; he married Mary Meyer at St. Anselm Church in Kampsville on December 11, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Harry Gerecke worked at Laclede Steel for 30 years and was a shop steward; and

WHEREAS, Harry Gerecke enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved his grandchildren; he loved sports of all kinds and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan; he was a member of St. Michael's Parish in Staunton; and

WHEREAS, Harry Gerecke was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Joe Gerecke; and

WHEREAS, Harry Gerecke is survived by his wife, Mary; his children, Vera Gerecke, Rob Gerecke, Maggie (Terry) Brooks, and Tony (Juli) Gerecke; his grandchildren, Griffin and Garrett Brooks, Devyn Bryson, McKayla and Emmy Hanner, and Ashley, Katherine, and Jessie Gerecke; his brother, Charles (Joann) Gerecke; and his sister, Elsie (Charlie) Burge; therefore, be it

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