SR0042 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Gary W. Sierer of East Moline, who passed away on December 20, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Gary Sierer was born in Moline to Riley and Thelma (Wessman) Sierer on October 18, 1947; he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and married Toni A. Presson in Coal Valley on August 7, 1993; and

WHEREAS, Gary Sierer owned Blackhawk Tire, Inc. and Midwest Wholesale Tire from 1978 to 2012; and

WHEREAS, Gary Sierer was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church; he never knew a stranger and was a kind, generous, and giving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and friend to all; he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren, with whom he created many happy memories; he loved all things Disney, frequently visiting Disney World in Florida, among other travel destinations; he was a pet lover and a dog's best friend; and

WHEREAS, Gary Sierer was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Karen Jean Sierer; and

WHEREAS, Gary Sierer is survived by his wife, Toni; his children, Lisa Sierer, Melissa (Matthew) Brennick, Lance (Jessica) Sierer, Alicia (Shane) Dierikx, and Noah Sierer; his grandchildren, Nicole Bender, Carter and Jacob Brennick, Dylan, Hunter, and Landon Sierer, and Oliver Dierikx; his great-grandchild, Hope, and one on the way; his brother, Jon (Barbara) Sierer; his father-in-law, Jimmie Presson; his mother-in-law, Mary Susan Tomlinson; and many nieces, nephews, and other family; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Gary W. Sierer 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 Gary Sierer as an expression of our deepest sympathy.