SR0684 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Elmer F. "Bud" Pflug, Jr., who passed away on June 8, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Elmer Pflug, Jr. was born in Melrose Park on October 12, 1927 to Elmer, Sr. and Ruth (nee Brust) Pflug; he married Marion Ann Credity in North Lake on November 14, 1953; he served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War; during the Korean War, he participated in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, becoming part of the brotherhood of the "Frozen Chosin"; and

WHEREAS, Elmer Pflug, Jr. began his career as an insurance agent at the family insurance agency, Pflug & Sons Insurance, where he worked for many years; after moving to Johnsburg, he was employed as an engineer in the Plant Operations Department of Northern Illinois Medical Center, which later became Centegra Hospital-McHenry; he retired in 1993 after 15 years of employment; and

WHEREAS, Elmer Pflug, Jr. enjoyed spending time with his family at their house on Harris Lake in Winchester, Wisconsin; his other pastimes included reading, fishing, word puzzles, and playing cards; he was a longtime member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in McHenry; he was also a member of the McHenry County Marine Corps League, where he participated in the Toys for Tots program; and

WHEREAS, Elmer Pflug, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion; his sister, Gloria Schrilla; and his brother, Wilbur "Bill" Pflug; and

WHEREAS, Elmer Pflug, Jr. is survived by his 4 children, Kathleen (Glenn "Joe") Ponitz, Elmer "Bud" III (Julie) Pflug, Cindy Pflug, and Ruth (Chuck) Mullen; his 8 grandchildren, Joseph (Sarah) and Adam (Carrie) Ponitz, David (Ashley), Stephen, Daniel, and Nathan Pflug, and Michael and Timothy Mullen; his 6 great-grandchildren, Sydney and Ayden Ponitz, Felicity and Max Ponitz, and Evie and Sarah Pflug; his cousin, Eugene "Gene" Prell; and many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Elmer F. "Bud" Pflug, Jr., 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 Elmer Pflug, Jr. as an expression of our deepest sympathy.