SR1344 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Otto Ray Rumburg of Silvis, who passed away on August 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Otto Rumburg was born in Moline to Julius and Barbara (Gullett) Rumburg on January 28, 1937; in high school, he played tennis and was the captain of the basketball team in Blue Island; he married Glenda "Lin" Meeker in Nashua, Iowa on August 4, 1989; he served in the U.S. Marines from 1954 to 1957; and

WHEREAS, Otto Rumburg worked at Moline Consumers Company and drove a school bus in his earlier years; he joined the Silvis Police Department in August of 1962; during his career, he oversaw firearms training and was involved in helping set up its gun practice range in 1976; he picked up the moniker "bullet-man" after he began making practice bullets in his basement as a hobby, which saved the police department money; his bullet-making operation eventually moved to city hall; he accepted the Policeman of the Year award on behalf of the entire Silvis Police Department in January of 1967; he retired in 1987; after retiring, he worked for Standard Forwarding as a driver and later as a delivery driver for local companies; and

WHEREAS, Otto Rumburg was an avid fisherman and took yearly trips to Canada to fish with friends; he was a fan of Harleys, NASCAR, and the Chicago Cubs; he enjoyed shooting trap, golfing with his best friends, and playing euchre with his son Tim; he loved his dogs Duffy and Izzy and loved spending time with his family above all; and

WHEREAS, Otto Rumburg was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Timothy Rumburg; and

WHEREAS, Otto Rumburg is survived by his wife; his sons, Dan (Rita) Rumburg, Steve (Michelle) Rumburg, and James Robinson; his daughters, Barb (Dan) Morgan, Roberta (Kevin) Saathoff, and Heather Keag; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Morgan, Shelly Morgan, Ryne Schroeder, Chase Schroeder, Mallory (Justin) Harvey, Josey (Bryan Kern) Rumburg, Stephenie (Matt Oaks) Rumburg, Dakota Rumburg, Cameron Mortell, Devin Mortell, and Autumn Reeves; seven great-grandchildren; his honorary daughters-in-law, Karen DeKezel and Jennifer Mortell; and his brother, Robert (Pat) Rumburg; 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 Otto Ray Rumburg 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 Otto Rumburg as an expression of our deepest sympathy.