SR2191 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Larry W. Stranz of Bartonville, who passed away on June 16, 2018; and

WHEREAS, Larry Stranz was born in Peoria County to Wilbur J. and Mayme (Pedze) Stranz on September 11, 1939; he graduated from Limestone Community High School and attended Bradley University; he married Patricia Seffer in Peoria on October 6, 1962; and

WHEREAS, Larry Stranz worked as an electrician at Keystone Steel and Wire Company and at Hiram Walker Distillery; he last worked as the facilities manager for the Peoria County Courthouse and retired in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Larry Stranz was a member of the IBEW Electricians Union and a former board member of the Peoria Airport Authority and Springdale Cemetery; he was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church; he was very involved within Limestone Township and Limestone Community High School, where he was a scorekeeper and coach for over 50 years; he was a three-time inductee of the Limestone Sports Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Neve Harms Meritorious Service to Sports Award in the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame; an avid sports fan, he enjoyed attending his grandchildren's games and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears; and

WHEREAS, Larry Stranz was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lois Mae Mason; and

WHEREAS, Larry Stranz is survived by his wife, Patricia; his daughters, Christine Williams and Deana Stranz; his grandchildren, Madison, Brody, Brayden, Bryson, and McKenna Williams; his sister, Loraine (Duane) Schleder; his niece Mardee (Tom Flaherty) Mason; and his nephew, Lonn Schleder; therefore, be it

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