SR1041 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1041 LRB101 20816 ECR 70526 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Perry C. "Pepper" Gellerstedt Jr. of Moline, who passed away on February 16, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Perry Gellerstedt was born to Perry C. "Pep" and Marlena (Sill) Gellerstedt Sr. in Moline on January 22, 1957; he attended Moline High School and then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps; and

WHEREAS, Perry Gellerstedt was employed at the Rock Island Arsenal for over 30 years; and

WHEREAS, Perry Gellerstedt had a charismatic personality and a remarkable ability to make friends quickly; he enjoyed being at the dirt track, watching movies, car shows, and NASCAR and loved watching his son, Peppy, race cars; and

WHEREAS, Perry Gellerstedt was preceded in death by his parents, Perry C. "Pep" and Marlena (Sill) Gellerstedt Sr.; and

WHEREAS, Perry Gellerstedt is survived by his children, Danell (Drew) Allen, Perry C. "Peppy" Gellerstedt III, and Sabrina Gellerstedt; his grandchildren, Joey (Chad), Austin, Katelynn (André), Emma (Leslie), Hannah (Bobby), Kayden, and Sheylynn; his sisters, Suzan (Jeff) Bell and Jane Keeley; his several nieces and nephews; his dear friends, Susan McAfee, Phil, and Britt and Danny Clayton; his many friends from the Cordova Dragway; and his faithful companion, Precious; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Perry C. "Pepper" Gellerstedt Jr. 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 Perry Gellerstedt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.