HR0894 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 David Allen "Dave" Besler of Bloomington, who passed away on May 9, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler was born in Clinton, Iowa to Edward and Helen (Dobrzeniecki) Besler on November 8, 1960; he married Anne in Bloomington on November 23, 1985; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler worked with the mortgage team at First State Mortgage in Bloomington; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Mid-Illinois Realtor Association, and the Bloomington-Normal Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler was known as a genuine friend and tireless volunteer; he chaired committees for pancake days and the Mother's Day flower sale in his blue apron, always with a warm smile; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler's personal passions included caring for his home and lawn; he was known for many culinary specialties and for decades he started his day with a morning run; he ran four marathons and later half-marathons with his daughters; he loyally supported his Chicago teams, the Bears and the White Sox, and enjoyed time at stadiums with friends and family, especially those where he sat next to his son; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler loved his family and the time they spent together; he especially loved vacations to the beach and was always ready for swimming, digging, and a plate of oysters and a cold beer; he was rich in friendships throughout his life, including friends from his youth, friends made of those with whom he and Anne raised their children, and friends from his church, neighborhood, and community groups; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Frank and Paula Brady; and his niece, Abby Warchal; and

WHEREAS, Dave Besler is survived by his wife of 42 years, Anne; his children, Dr. Margaret (Samuel) Nagel, Patrick (Eileen) Besler, and Colleen (Anthony) Capobianco; his grandchildren, Eleanor and Frederick Nagel, Peter and William Besler, and Louis Capobianco; his twin brother, Dan (Donna); his brothers, Thom (Cindy) and Rich (Judy) Besler; his sister, Cathy (Ed) Warchal; his brothers-in-law, Francis (Mary Jane) Brady and Dan (Teri) Brady; his sisters-in-law, Mary (Gerry) Wahlheim and Julia (Tim) McCarthy; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; 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 David Allen "Dave" Besler 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 Dave Besler as an expression of our deepest sympathy.