SR0054 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0054 LRB102 15751 ECR 21118 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Allan Ray "Al" Gieseking of Springfield, who passed away on October 23, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Al Gieseking was born to Edward and Alma Gieseking on February 13, 1942; he graduated from Raymond High School in 1960 and attended the University of Illinois from 1960 to 1963; he graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education and from Sangamon State University with a Master of Arts in Educational Administration; he married Nadine Nobbe at Trinity Lutheran Church in Harvel on August 15, 1964; and

WHEREAS, Al Gieseking taught mathematics and coached all sports at Edison Junior High from 1965 to 1974; he taught mathematics and computer science at Lanphier High School from 1975 to 1994, along with coaching freshman basketball in 1974 and serving as varsity assistant to Bob Nika from 1975 to 1986; the Lions played in three state finals during that time, in 1977, 1983, and 1985, winning in 1985; he also served as the mathematics department chairman from 1984 until his retirement in 1994; he was employed as an income tax preparer at H&R Block from 1995 to 2004; and

WHEREAS, Al Gieseking was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester; beginning in 1983, he served as the organist for Good Shepherd and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Riverton, along with holding various offices at Good Shepherd; he and Nadine traveled extensively, with trips to Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, New Zealand/Australia, the Caribbean, and South America; he was passionate about his golf game and enjoyed family vacations; and

WHEREAS, Al Gieseking was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Dale and Darrell Gieseking; and

WHEREAS, Al Gieseking is survived by his wife, Nadine; his daughter, Nancy (Scott) Harry; his sons, Eric (Laura) and Jeffrey (Joanne) Gieseking; his grandchildren, Michael, Whitney, and Luke Harry and Logan and Lana Gieseking; and his brother, Marlyn (Marilyn) Gieseking; 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 Allan Ray "Al" Gieseking 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 Al Gieseking as an expression of our deepest sympathy.