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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
3to learn of the death of David "Dave" "Rocko" Lynn Rochester of
4Virginia, Illinois, who passed away on August 17, 2021; and
 
5    WHEREAS, David Rochester was born to Paul E. and Edna M.
6DeShasier Rochester in White Hall on May 4, 1948; he married
7Nancy J. Hatfield Zimmer in Virginia, Illinois on September
824, 1999; and
 
9    WHEREAS, David Rochester worked for CASSCOMM in Virginia,
10Illinois for many years; and
 
11    WHEREAS, David Rochester served as a volunteer firefighter
12with the Virginia Fire Department for 34 years; and
 
13    WHEREAS, David Rochester enjoyed woodworking and playing
14golf; and
 
15    WHEREAS, David Rochester was preceded in death by his
16parents; and
 
17    WHEREAS, David Rochester is survived by his wife; his
18children, Gena (Atwood) Huff, David P. (Chrissy) Rochester,
19and Jody (Brad) Racey; his two stepdaughters, Holly (Tom)

 

 

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1Lannon and Chrissy (Ryan Hitt) Zimmer; his numerous
2grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his brother, Bob
3Rochester; therefore, be it
 
4    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
5ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
6David "Dave" "Rocko" Lynn Rochester and extend our sincere
7condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved
8him; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the family of David Rochester as an expression of
11our deepest sympathy.