SR2272LRB099 23531 MST 51009 r


  
1
SENATE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to 
3learn of the death of Gilbert E. Breckling of Silvis, who 
4passed away on September 24, 2016; and
  
 
5    WHEREAS, Gilbert Breckling was born in Davenport, Iowa to  
6Walter and Marie (Cappaert) Breckling on October 19, 1934; he 
7graduated from United Township High School in 1952; he was 
8stationed in Korea while serving with the United States Army; 
9he married Roberta Smith in East Moline on December 7, 1968; 
10and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Gilbert Breckling was a journeyman electrician, 
12working throughout the Quad Cities, including with the John 
13Deere Foundry; and
  
 
14    WHEREAS, Gilbert Breckling was a member of Calvary Church 
15and their Healing Team; he was active with the Rock Island 
16County Fair and was always there to help those in need; he was 
17an avid fisherman, had a great sense of humor, and loved his 
18family dearly; he was affectionately known as "Honest Gil"; and
  
 
19    WHEREAS, Gilbert Breckling was preceded in death by his 
20parents; his children, Christopher Breckling, and Kari 
21Copeland; and his brothers, Robert, Ronald, and Steve; and
  
 
 
 
SR2272- 2 -LRB099 23531 MST 51009 r

1    WHEREAS, Gilbert Breckling is survived by his wife, 
2Roberta; his  children, Robert Breckling, Scott Breckling, 
3Marty (Laurie) Breckling, Teri (Bill) Kaufman, Shari (Patrick) 
4Gall, and Traci (Rick) Connor; 19 grandchildren; 19 
5great-grandchildren; and his brother, Philip (Mary) Breckling; 
6therefore, be it
  
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL 
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
9Gilbert E. Breckling, and extend our sincere condolences to his 
10family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
11further
  
 
12    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
13presented to  the family of  Gilbert Breckling as an expression 
14of our deepest sympathy.