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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Robert "Bob" Salzer of East Peoria, 
4who passed away on January 22, 2026; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Bob Salzer was born to Trevelyn and Margaret 
6Edwards Salzer in Weldon on January 7, 1936; he married 
7Marilyn L. Wageman in Peoria on June 22, 1957, and she preceded 
8him in death on January 24, 2016; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Bob Salzer was a crane operator for International 
10Union of Operating Engineers Local #649, retiring in 1999 
11after 43 years; during his career, he worked on many projects, 
12including such notable builds as Peoria's Twin Towers and the 
13Murray Baker Bridge, and he was noted for his perpetual 
14willingness to share his skills with others; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Bob Salzer's faith was the foundation of his 
16life; he served his church, supported charitable causes, led 
17Bible studies, and always found time to read God's word for 
18himself; he was a longtime member of Bay View Baptist Church in 
19Washington; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Bob Salzer was an avid Cardinals fan, loved 
21working on word puzzles, and enjoyed exercising at Eastside 
 
 
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1Centre; he cherished his family and loved spending time with 
2them all; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Bob Salzer was preceded in death by his parents; 
4his son, James Salzer; and his siblings, Sheila, Richard, and 
5John Salzer; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Bob Salzer is survived by his children, Mark 
7(Sheila) Salzer, Gary (Lisa) Salzer, Denise (Dave) Schwenk, 
8Eric (Heather) Salzer, and Diane (Dave) Ogg; 11 grandchildren; 
911 great-grandchildren; his brother, Phillip (Nancy) Salzer; 
10and his sister-in-law, Barb Salzer; therefore, be it
 
11    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
12ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
13Robert "Bob" Salzer and extend our sincere condolences to his 
14family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
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16    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
17presented to the family of Bob Salzer as an expression of our 
18deepest sympathy.