SR0357 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Johnny A. Wagner of Aledo, who passed away on May 29, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Wagner was born to Clyde J. and Naomi Finch Wagner in New Boston on August 14, 1926; he graduated from New Boston High School in 1944; he served in the U.S. Army from December 1950 to September 1952 and was stationed in Korea; he married Lois Scull in New Boston on June 28, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Wagner farmed with his son and his brother in the New Boston area for many years; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Wagner was a 75-year member of the New Boston Masonic Lodge AF & AM #59, where he was a 33rd degree mason and served as master mason for four years and as secretary for 50 years; he was a lifetime member of Mercer County VFW Post 1571 and Aledo American Legion Fallerans #121; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Wagner enjoyed fishing, throwing horseshoes, gardening, and playing cards; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Wagner was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Elmer; and

WHEREAS, Johnny Wagner is survived by his wife, Lois; his daughters, Brenda (David Dixon) Wagner and Diane Dunn; his grandchildren, Amy (Kyle) Hirsh and John (Shelly Zachert) Dunn; three great-grandchildren, Mikayla Dunn, Lyjah Hirsh, and Minka Hirsh; his brother, Clyde "Dig" (Leila) Wagner; his sister, Patsy Henry; and several nieces and nephews; 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 Johnny A. Wagner 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 Johnny Wagner as an expression of our deepest sympathy.