HR1028 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR1028 LRB102 29864 ECR 42027 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Donald Leonard "Don" Grubaugh of Ottawa, who passed away on November 25, 2022; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was born to George and Lillian (Philhower) Grubaugh in Ottawa on March 26, 1941; he attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Ottawa Township High School, where he played the trombone and tuba and participated in track; he earned his Certificate in Banking from the University of Wisconsin at Madison; he married Eustachia "Diane" Knoedler at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Ridge on October 5, 1963, and she preceded him in death on May 3, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was drafted into the U.S. Army during Vietnam, where he was assigned to D Company, 52nd Infantry Regiment at Bien Hoa and Long Binh from March 1967 to March 1968; he was wounded in an explosion during the Tet Offensive on January 31, 1968, earning the Bronze Star for bravery and other service medals; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh had a 39-year career at First National Bank of Ottawa, working his way from bank teller just after high school to vice president; he enjoyed helping people purchase homes and invest in the community; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was an avid and very skilled golfer; over the course of every summer for 45 years, he served as a logistics/radio volunteer for the PGA World Series of Golf and World Golf Championship Tournaments held at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio; for his contributions, he was awarded the David H. Franklin Volunteer Award in 2016; he also cherished Pine Hills Golf Course in Ottawa; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh volunteered with many community and service organizations, including Elks Lodge #588, Community Hospital of Ottawa/OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center ER, the Reddick Library Board, AMBUCS, the Jaycees, Camp Tuckabatchee, Camp Fire Board, the Civil Defense, and the River Rescue Squad; he also served a Little League coach; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church; he was active with a variety of military veterans groups, including the American Legion, VFW, and the LaSalle County Veterans Home; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh never met a stranger, and he enjoyed a good steak and a good joke; he loved jazz, dancing, model trains, fishing, and his family; he especially loved being a grandfather and attending all of his grandchildren's school functions, sporting events, dance productions, and other activities; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 51 years; his sisters, Pauline Klein, Cecilia Carter, and Genevieve Hall; and his brother, George Grubaugh; and

WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh is survived by his children, Don Grubaugh, Dawn (Doug) Tedrick, and Elizabeth (Tim) Drea; his grandchildren, Jacob and Piper Grubaugh, Cameron and Kyle Tedrick, and Andrew, Bridget, Lillian, and Jack Drea; his companion, Diane McCurdy; and his many nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Donald Leonard "Don" Grubaugh 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 Don Grubaugh as an expression of our deepest sympathy.