SR0115 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0115 LRB103 31294 ECR 58503 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Rodger Meeker of Manito, formerly of Green Valley, who passed away on February 26, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker was born to Robert G. and Bernadine C. Weyhrich Meeker in Burlington, Iowa on December 8, 1949; he served in the U.S. Army; he married Rayeann Poplette on January 24, 1970; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker worked at Evonik Industries in Mapleton and farmed in Tazewell and Mason Counties; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker attended Christ Lutheran Church in Delavan as a child; he was also a member of the Manito American Legion; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he was also a full supporter of the military; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker will be remembered for his smile, his great heart, and his willingness to help family and friends, if needed; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker was preceded in death by his parents; and

WHEREAS, Rodger Meeker is survived by his children, David L. Meeker, Denise (Jon) Baker, and Dustin (Angela) Meeker; his grandchildren, Alyssa (Jessica) Choate, Blake (fiancée, Brittany Bollman) Lelm, Jax Meeker, Jordyn Meeker, Morgan Baker, and Ethan Baker; his brother, Robert (Diane) Meeker; his sisters, Jayne (John) Simpson, Rusa Naylor, and Joy {Ricky) Pfortmiller; his many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Dex; 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 Rodger Meeker 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 Rodger Meeker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.