SR0473 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Anthony Boeckenstedt of Staunton, who passed away on April 2, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Donald Boeckenstedt was born in Dyersville, Iowa to Arthur Henry and Helen Germaine (Kramer) Boeckenstedt on April 20, 1946; he graduated from Xavier High School in Dyersville, Iowa in 1964; he married Connie Sue Bollinger at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Boulder, Colorado on August 19, 1972; he served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and earned his bachelor's degree from the National College of Business in 1980; and

WHEREAS, Donald Boeckenstedt worked for 30 years in the auto parts manufacturing business in both original and after-market operations; he was the division manager of Echlin-Hydraulics, Inc. in Litchfield from 1987 to 1995 and went on to become senior vice president of manufacturing at Dana Brake Parts, Inc. in McHenry; he finished out his career as operations manager for Automotive Rebuilders, Inc. in Anaheim, California; and

WHEREAS, Donald Boeckenstedt was a member of First Christian Church in Gillespie, the VFW Post 1241 in Staunton, and the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., American Legion Post 11-11 in Broomfield, Colorado; he enjoyed gardening, golfing, and was well-known for his cooking and outdoor grilling skills; and

WHEREAS, Donald Boeckenstedt was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Mary Lou Foxen and Doris Jean Boeckenstedt; and

WHEREAS, Donald Boeckenstedt is survived by his wife, Connie; his son, Kevin (Julie) Boeckenstedt; his daughter, Kara Sue Boeckenstedt; his brothers, Richard (Judy) Boeckenstedt, Thomas (Joan) Boeckenstedt, and Frank (Marlene) Boeckenstedt; his sisters, Ann Reinert, Rosemary Weber, Nancy (David) Feltes, and Debbie (Thomas) Rubner; and his grandchildren, Ryan Boeckenstedt, Justin Boeckenstedt, and Zoe Boeckenstedt; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald Anthony Boeckenstedt of Staunton, 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 Boeckenstedt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.