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1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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2 | | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to |
3 | | learn of the death of Robert K. Ringoen of Reynolds, who passed |
4 | | away on January 22, 2018; and
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5 | | WHEREAS, Robert Ringoen was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota |
6 | | to Kermit and Ruby Struck Ringoen on May 27, 1943; he served in |
7 | | the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and married |
8 | | Elizabeth "Ann" Thompson at St. Patrick's Church in rural |
9 | | Raritan on August 5, 1977; and
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10 | | WHEREAS, Robert Ringoen worked as a diesel engine mechanic |
11 | | for over 30 years for the Hicklin GM Power Company in Milan, |
12 | | Interstate Detroit Diesel in Davenport, Iowa, and Tennant |
13 | | Trucking Inc. in Orion; and
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14 | | WHEREAS, Robert Ringoen enjoyed volunteering at Reynolds |
15 | | American Legion Post 1166; he enjoyed doing yard work, taking |
16 | | walks, working on the Reynolds American Legion playground, |
17 | | gardening, and spending time with his family, including his |
18 | | grand and great-grandchildren; he was an avid NASCAR fan; and
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19 | | WHEREAS, Robert Ringoen was preceded in death by his |
20 | | parents; his brothers, Marvin and Ronald; his sister-in-law, |
21 | | Jeanie Ringoen; and his brother-in-law, Bob Nelson; and
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