SR0452 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James "Jim" Ribbeck of Rock Island, who passed away on July 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Jim Ribbeck was born in Sumner, Iowa to Erwin and Laura (Niemann) Ribbeck on October 15, 1930; he married Joan Reuter in Sumner on August 30, 1953; he received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa; he earned his Master of Arts and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa; he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, Jim Ribbeck was the recipient of the Gabel Memorial Award for outstanding research completed in Aurora public schools in 1964; after working in the public school system in Aurora, he joined the faculty at Augustana College as Dean of Students; later in his career, he became the Personnel Director/Director of Business Affairs at Augustana College; he retired after 32 years of service in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Jim Ribbeck served in various leadership positions, including with the Easter Seals Foundation (Children's Therapy Center), the Northern Illinois Synod of the ELCA, and Trinity Lutheran Church; he was deeply committed to his faith and devoted to his church family, and he was particularly passionate about Global Mission; he enjoyed fishing, photography, singing, traveling, and attending Augustana College football and basketball games; and

WHEREAS, Jim Ribbeck was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law; his infant twin sister; and his son, Doug; and

WHEREAS, Jim Ribbeck is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan; his son, Tom (Cindy); his daughter, Karen (Paul Neder); his son Doug's family, Carole, Josh, Zachary Howe, and their families; and his grandchildren, Mila (Brittney), Mark, and Cole; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James "Jim" Ribbeck 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 Jim Ribbeck as an expression of our deepest sympathy.