SR0486 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Andrew Rudiger Sr. of Moline, who passed away on September 17, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Charles Rudiger was born in Spring Valley to Charles M. and Lora (Thomas) Rudiger on August 6, 1921; he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in China and India during World War II; he married Bertie Gooch in Spring Valley on September 19, 1945; and

WHEREAS, Charles Rudiger was employed at the Rock Island Arsenal for 36 years, retiring as supervisor of supply management in 1979; and

WHEREAS, Charles Rudiger enjoyed bowling, gardening, and doing volunteer work, especially for the Salvation Army; and

WHEREAS, Charles Rudiger was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie, and his sister, Beulah Thomas; and

WHEREAS, Charles Rudiger is survived by his children, Charles A. Rudiger Jr. and Roberta L. Rudiger; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Andrew Rudiger Sr. 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 Charles Rudiger as an expression of our deepest sympathy.