SR0707 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ervin G. Boeldt of Union, who passed away on July 3, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Ervin Boeldt was born in Oak Park to Carl and Martha (Goethel) Boeldt on February 9, 1940; and

WHEREAS, Ervin Boeldt was a grain farmer and raised beef cows on his family farm in Union; he joined Carpenters Union Local 187 in January of 1965 and retired from Local 2087 in January of 2006; and

WHEREAS, Ervin Boeldt joined the Union Fire department in 1973 and retired in 2010; he was fire chief for 24 years; he also was a member of the water fight team and traveled many weekends every summer to surrounding counties for competition; with him at the nozzle they were usually unbeatable; and

WHEREAS, Ervin Boeldt was an avid hunter and fisherman, never getting the 30 point buck he wanted, but close to getting several big ones; and

WHEREAS, Ervin Boeldt was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Ervin Boeldt is survived by his children, Ken (Nancy), Brenda (Mike), and Mark (Millie); his granddaughters, Jessica (Kyle), Jennifer, and Samantha (Dan); his great-grandchildren, Jace, Mia, and Lilly; his brother, Elmer (Jane); his sister, Arlette (Mickey); and many loved and cherished friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ervin G. Boeldt, 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 Ervin Boeldt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.