SR0973 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0973 LRB103 40507 ECR 72979 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Peter David Duytschaever of Coal Valley, who passed away on April 29, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever was born to Camiel and Rosemary (Gannon) Duytschaever in Rock Island on April 3, 1949; following the early death of his mother, his father remarried, and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Clara (DeBates) Duytschaever; he graduated from Alleman High School in 1967; he served in the I Corps of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War; he married Carol Jean Stanford in 2010; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever worked for John Deere Davenport Works, retiring after 32 years of service; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 299; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and watching the Chicago Bears, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the University of Notre Dame football team; he loved being with his wife, traveling, shopping, spending time at home with their dogs, or sitting on their deck; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever lived life to the fullest, providing fun and entertainment wherever he went; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother; his brother, Frank Herman; and his sisters, Marianne Elder and Camilla Hillman; and

WHEREAS, Peter Duytschaever is survived by his wife, Carol Jean Stanford-Duytschaever; his daughter, Allison (fiancé, Christopher Brown) Miller; his grandchildren, Sadie Miller, Hannah Miller, and Blake Miller; his sister, Janeen (John) SantAmour; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Peter David Duytschaever 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 Peter Duytschaever as an expression of our deepest sympathy.