SR1554 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William John "Bill" Koch of Johnsburg, who passed away on March 20, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Bill Koch was born in Chicago to Albert and Veronica Koch on February 8, 1931; the family moved to Fox Lake, and he graduated from Grant High School; after high school, he joined the United States Air Force; he served with various units in Europe, including the famed Sky Blazer Acrobatic Team; he married Rose Marie in 1961; and

WHEREAS, Bill Koch worked as a Journeyman Plumber at Grossman Plumbing for 40 years; and

WHEREAS, Bill Koch enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and sports; he was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears; he was very happy to see the Cubs in the World Series in 2016; he and his wife enjoyed many years of golf leagues, bowling leagues and enjoyed spending time with family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Bill Koch was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Alvernia (Bunny) Beskow; and his brothers, Thomas and Robert Koch; and

WHEREAS, Bill Koch is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; his son, Edward Thomas Koch; his daughter, Eileen (Michael) Cruger; and his grandchildren, Erin Koch and Michael Cruger; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of William John "Bill" Koch 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 Bill Koch as an expression of our deepest sympathy.