SR0198 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Ronald Lester Schnulle of Punta Gordo, Florida, who passed away on January 28, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Schnulle was born in Woodstock to Lester and Vera Schnulle on November 15, 1936; he married Elizabeth Braun on January 14, 1956; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Schnulle was a lifelong electrician in Woodstock and McHenry County; he worked with his father and his brothers for Schnulle and Sons Electrical Contractors, the Borden Milk Factory in Woodstock, Althoff Industries in McHenry, and the Associated Electrical Contractors Inc. in Woodstock; he was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 117 for 30 years; he was a Deputy Sheriff for McHenry County, patrolling the Fox River in the summer and snowmobile trails in the winter; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Schnulle enjoyed being active and giving back to his community; he served as Scoutmaster for Cub Scout Pack 363, and Scout Troop 169 in Woodstock; he helped found the Woodstock Snowmobile Club and worked many hours with county residents to create snowmobile trails throughout McHenry County; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Schnulle served as Treasurer for the Board of Directors at Alligator Park, in Punta Gorda, Florida; after retiring in 1998, he enjoyed traveling the country with his wife, "Liz", in their recreational vehicle and fishing; he was a 55-year member of Moose Lodge 1329 in Woodstock, and was a member of Elks Lodge 2606 in Punta Gorda; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Schnulle was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Richard, William, James, and Edwin; his sisters, Sally and Sandra (Johnson); and his granddaughter, Angela; and

WHEREAS, Ronald Schnulle is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his son, Michael (Melva); his grandchildren, Matthew and Stephanie; his daughter, Linda; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Samantha, and RJ; his son, Randall (Lorie); his grandchildren, Jessica and Thaddeous; his great-grandchildren, Landon, Eve, Jayden, Rian, Athena, Zoey, and Noah; and his brothers and sisters, Vernon (Dawn), Fred (Brenda), Lawrence (Sharon), Robert (Gail), Sharon (Roger Christianson), Carl (Rose), Harry (Bonnie), Susan (Roger Stoerp), and Paula (Larry Weidner); therefore, be it

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