SR0114 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0114 LRB103 31235 ECR 58219 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert M. "Bob" Loter of Hamilton, who passed away on February 14, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loter was born to George W. and Cathrine E. (Leeper) Loter in Keokuk, Iowa on December 6, 1938; he graduated from Warsaw High School in 1956; he served in the U.S. Army in California and Korea, and he was honorably discharged in February 1959; he married Judith A. (Frakes) Davis on November 4, 1960; and

WHEREAS, After returning home, Bob Loter worked at the Warsaw Battery Factory and Keokuk Electric Metals; he was employed by General Mills in Keokuk in 1966; he retired from Ogilvie Mills in 1985; he went to work for Dallas City and Keokuk Homestore Lumber Yards, retiring in 2009; he also delivered the Daily Gate City Newspaper in Warsaw for over six years; and

WHEREAS, Growing up, Bob Loter was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, where he served as an altar boy for six years; at the time of his passing, he was an active member of the Church of All Saints in Keokuk; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loter enjoyed roller skating and riding his bike; he was known for his carpentry skills, and he made several pieces of furniture for his older granddaughters; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loter was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Richard Loter; his sister, Patricia Loter; and his brother in infancy; and

WHEREAS, Bob Loter is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judith; his daughters, Jackie Householder and Leisa (Jerry) McCredie; his son, Todd W. Loter; his nine grandchildren; his 18 great-grandchildren; his three great-great-grandchildren, with two on the way; and his sister, Sharon Loter; 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 Robert M. "Bob" Loter 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 Bob Loter as an expression of our deepest sympathy.