HR0377 99TH 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 Fred E. Ufert of Wood River, who passed away on March 25, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Fred Ufert was born to Jo Compagno-Ufert and Fred E. Ufert, Sr.; he married Gale Kessinger on December 30, 1992 in Edwardsville; and

WHEREAS, Fred Ufert was involved in coaching local baseball for over 25 years with the American Legion and City Leagues; he served as past President of American Legion 204; he was also past President and school board member of Wood River-Hartford Elementary and past President of the East Alton Wood River Community High School school board; he served as a Wood River Council member from 1999 until he became Mayor of Wood River in 2005; he was also a member of the Alton Aeiries Eagles; and

WHEREAS, Fred Ufert was a devoted lifelong St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan; he enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends, playing Strat O Matic baseball with his sons, watching his grandsons participating in athletics, bowling, and golfing with his wife, Gale, and special friends, Jim and Nancy Schneider; he cherished the time he had traveling with his closest friends Michael and Diane Zangori; and

WHEREAS, Fred Ufert is survived by his wife, Jo; his 4 sons, Troy Ufert (Kristi), Colin Overmeyer (Lisa), David Ufert (Stephanie), and Anthony Ufert; his 5 grandchildren; and his sister, Nancy Jo Fairless (Terry); therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Fred E. Ufert, 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 Fred Ufert as an expression of our deepest sympathy.