SR1596 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Reuben G. Reuter; and

WHEREAS, Reuben Reuter was born in Barrington; his parents were Fred and Clara (nee Koch) Reuter; he was raised on a farm in Barrington; when it was time for him to attend high school, the family moved to downtown Barrington across the street from the Jefferson Ice Company; and

WHEREAS, After high school, Reuben Reuter went to work for Paddock Publications, initially working in the typesetting department; he later moved to the classified section, where he worked until his retirement in 1991; he was one of the first employees at the newspaper to be recognized as Employee of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Reuben Reuter married his wife of 64 years, June, just before he shipped out to the Korean Conflict; upon his return, they resided in the Palatine area and had 5 children; in 1969, they built a home in Marengo, where they lived ever since; and

WHEREAS, Reuben Reuter was a long time member of the Union Legion, where he would come in after work every Friday night to help his wife with the fish fry; he was also a member of the Union Lions Club and St. John's United Church of Christ; and

WHEREAS, Reuben Reuter enjoyed fishing, vacationing with his family, and spending time with his loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Reuben Reuter was preceded in death by his parents; 2 infant sons; a brother, Elmer; and 3 sisters, Esther Wendt, Florence Peterson, and Millie Jaquet; and

WHEREAS, Reuben Reuter is survived by his wife, June; 3 children, Susan (Steve) Faber, Ron (Connie), and Cindy; and 2 granddaughters, Amanda (Matt) Janusz and Kate; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we, along with his family and friends, mourn the passing of Reuben G. Reuter; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Reuben Reuter as an expression of our sympathy.