SR1112 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Charles Conard "Chuck" Ludwig of Springfield, who passed away on April 16, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Ludwig was born in Effingham on June 3, 1943; he grew up in Sigel; he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965; he married Joyce Ann Clough on June 25, 1966; he moved to Springfield in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Ludwig farmed in Sigel and owned a bulldozing operation in Shelby County; he also served as a Sheriff's Deputy in Shelby County; he later served as a chief investigator for the Securities Department of the Illinois Secretary of State for many years; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Ludwig was a member of the Sigel American Legion, the VFW, Blue Knights International, the Central Illinois Film Commission, the Toledo Masonic Lodge, and the Sigel Volunteer Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Ludwig was preceded in death by his parents, Charles G. and Helen E. (Martin) Ludwig; his natural mother, Rose Levy; and his half-brother, Michael Levy; and

WHEREAS, Chuck Ludwig is survived by his wife, Joyce; his daughters, Charlotte (Tim) Habing and Cheryl (Hal) Croasmun; his sons, Chuck (Meredith) Ludwig and Chad (Caryn) Ludwig; his 10 grandchildren; his faithful and mighty dachshund, Max; his half-sister, Mary Ann Levy; his brother, Michael (Cathy) McMillan; his half-brother, Nick (Brenda) Levy; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Charles Conard "Chuck" Ludwig 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 Chuck Ludwig as an expression of our deepest sympathy.