HR0519 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR0519 LRB102 21034 ECR 29968 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House are saddened to learn of the death of Leroy Edward Brinkman of Payson, who passed away on October 14, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman was born to Lawrence Bernard and Marie Rose Goerlich Brinkman in Quincy on December 14, 1929; he went to St. Francis School in Quincy through eighth grade and attended Notre Dame High School for one year; he married Virginia Mae Stahl at Notre Dame Catholic Church in LaGrange, Missouri on September 28, 1949, and they recently celebrated 72 years of marriage; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman worked on the family farm with his father; he also worked at the Packaging Corporation and was employed at Moorman Manufacturing for 29 years until his retirement in 1992; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church; after it closed, he became a member of St. Francis Solanus Church; he was a member of the Payson School Board from 1972 to 1981 and a member of the Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman enjoyed coaching the girls Payson Progressors 4-H softball team for many years, including several trips to state tournaments; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman farmed and also maintained a large garden with his wife; they were known for their strawberry patch; he enjoyed being active and regularly attended sporting events, concerts, plays, and school gatherings to watch his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Randy (Sandy) Brinkman; his three sons-in-law, Terry Graham, Bill Behymer, and Charles Finley; his grandson, Alan Lewton; a great-granddaughter; two great-grandsons; his two brothers, Kenneth and James (Betty) Brinkman; and his brother-in-law, Lenny Venvertloh; and

WHEREAS, Leroy Brinkman is survived by his wife, Virginia; his 14 children and their families, Stanley (Joan) Brinkman and children Jean (Justin) Oenning and Shawn; Steven (Linda) Brinkman and children Chad, Troy (Monica), and Lance (Margaret); Marlene Graham and children Clint (Jo), Cristall, and Curtis (Kristin); children of Randy (Sandy) Brinkman, Kim Sparks, Craig (Nikki) and Amy; Rodney (Amy Willer) Brinkman and children Anne, Adam and Austin (Krissy); Leann (Jack Moore) Behymer and children Jason Lewton, Anna (James) Lemon, and Brian (Michel) Lewton; Cherlyn (Randy) Davis; Charlene Brinkman and children Eric (Angie), Jonathan, and Justin (Kelsey) Davis; Kristy (Mark) Jeffers; Kathy Finley and children Marie, Dan (Sarah), Ross (Rose), Jay (Erica), and Jack; Brinton (Rhonda) Brinkman and children Allison and Kaitlyn; Bruce (Rita) Brinkman and children Dustin, Bethany, and Ryan; Rebecca (Steve) Conrad and children Kayla (Mark) Hoerr and Klayton; Leroy "Butch" (Rhonda) Brinkman and children Noah (Lacey Roberts), Sam, and Lauren; and Virginia "Linn" (Jim) Dingerson and children Nicholas and Danielle; his five step-grandchildren; his 35 great-grandchildren with one great-grandchild on the way; his 13 step-great-grandchildren; and his sister, Mildred Venvertloh; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Leroy Edward Brinkman 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 Leroy Brinkman as an expression of our deepest sympathy.