HR0532 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Henry Bernard Geise of Quincy, formerly of Estero, Florida, who passed away on December 1, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Henry Geise was born to Bernard Henry and Violet Marie (Wabel) Geise in Quincy on April 3, 1936; he attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from Christian Brothers High School in 1954; he graduated with a degree in accounting from Quincy College in 1959 and with a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois in 1963; he served in the U.S. Army Reserves and spent six months in active duty at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, receiving an honorable discharge; he married Jill (Groves) at Quincy College Chapel on August 6, 1960; and

WHEREAS, After his college graduation, Henry Geise worked for Lybrand, Ross Brothers, and Montgomery; after graduating from Law school, he moved back to Quincy and joined his father-in-law's law practice, retiring from private practice after nearly 60 years; he also taught business law classes in the evenings at Quincy College in his earlier years; in addition, he was the owner and president of the Maid Rite Sandwich Shop and the former Maid Rite East Sandwich Shop; and

WHEREAS, Henry Geise was appointed as the Quincy City Attorney, a position he held for many years; he also acted as the emcee at the Beaux Arts Ball; and

WHEREAS, Henry Geise attended Our Lady of Light Catholic Church in Fort Myers, Florida and the Church of St. Peter in Quincy; and

WHEREAS, Henry Geise had a calm demeanor and a wonderful sense of humor; he loved the outdoors, spending countless hours working on projects and fishing at his cabin, golfing, and playing cards; his family was everything to him, and he spent much treasured time with them, especially during family trips to Florida, Colorado, and the Lake of the Ozarks; and

WHEREAS, Henry Geise was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers-in-law, Rich Hilgenbrink and Don Talken; and his nephew, Mark Talken; and

WHEREAS, Henry Geise is survived by his wife; his children, Michael Geise and Lisa (Brian) Knuffman; his grandchildren, Taylor (fiance, Payton Welch) Knuffman and Caiden (significant other, Payten Rice) Geise; his bonus granddaughter, Destiny Aden; his sisters, Judy Talken, Linda Hilgenbrink, and Debbie (Robert) Steeples; and his several nieces and nephews along with their spouses and children; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Henry Bernard Geise 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 Henry Geise as an expression of our deepest sympathy.