SR0431 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Warren W. Schwulst of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Bloomington, who passed away on May 2, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Warren Schwulst was born in Gilman to Cornelia (Wiegand) and Carl F. Schwulst Sr. on February 11, 1921; he was raised in Bloomington with his brother and sister; after his mother died, Alma Marie Wittrock became his stepmother, and her children, Joan and John, joined the family; he attended the University of Illinois, where he studied architecture; his studies were interrupted by his service in the United States Army Air Corps, where he was a first lieutenant during the Japanese occupation; he married Anna Jane Wilcox in McLean on May 1, 1945 while on military leave; after his military service, he returned to college and graduated with a degree in architectural engineering in 1947; and

WHEREAS, After graduation, Warren Schwulst joined the family business, Schwulst Lumber and Coal Company, with his father and brother, Carl Jr.; he facilitated the transition of the company to a manufacturing center for floor and roof trusses, changing its name to Schwulst Building Center; in 1979, he became an Illinois licensed architect; he became the company's president in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Warren Schwulst moved to New Smyrna Beach, Florida with his wife in 1992; after moving, he embraced technology, learning to use architectural design software and staying in touch with family and friends via email and social media; he was an avid golfer, playing well into his 90s; he will be remembered as one who cared deeply about his family and had a sense of humor; and

WHEREAS, Warren Schwulst was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; and

WHEREAS, Warren Schwulst is survived by his brother, John (Susan) Schwulst; his sister, Joan Blake; his children, Suzanne (Steve) Gandy, Paul (Barbara) Schwulst, Janet (Jason) Popelka, Mary (Mike) Falk, and Kevin (Sue) Schwulst; his 11 grandchildren; his 17 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Martha Pitts; and his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-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 Warren W. Schwulst 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 Warren Schwulst as an expression of our esteem and respect.