SR1475 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Robert C. "Bob" Beutel of Joliet, who passed away on September 20, 2014; and

WHEREAS, Bob Beutel was born in Joliet on April 23, 1930 to George and Clara (nee Martin) Beutel; he was a graduate of St. John's Catholic School and Joliet Catholic High School in 1948; and

WHEREAS, Bob Beutel operated Beutel Motors AMC/Jeep with his father, George, and brother, Gordon, for over 50 years; and

WHEREAS, Bob Beutel was a member of St. John's Catholic Church; he served as President of the Joliet Area New Car Dealers, the American Motors National Dealer Advisory Board, the St. John's Catholic Church Parish Council, and the Holy Name Society; he was a Trustee for Western Catholic Union, the Joliet Area New Car Dealers Health and Benefits Board; the Joliet Rivals Club, the Old Timers Baseball Association, and Joliet Catholic High School; he ushered at St. John's for over 60 years; in retirement, he worked part-time at Harris Bank and as a starter at Inwood Golf Course where he continued to renew acquaintances; he enjoyed spending time with his wife and friends playing cards, watching his grandchildren at sporting events, and playing with the great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Bob Beutel was proceeded in death by his parents, George and Clara Beutel; brother, George; sister, Joan; and brothers-in-law, John Alsbury and John Bedesky; and

WHEREAS, Bob Beutel is survived by his wife, Helen (nee Bedesky); 2 children, Chuck (Denise) and Karen (Dave) Terdic; grandchildren, Matt (Stephanie) Terdic, Andy Terdic, Chris Terdic, and Megan Beutel; twin great-grandchildren, Caleb and Madison Terdic; brothers, James (Joann) and Gordon (Nancy); sisters, Charlene (Bill) Kobe and Janet Alsbury; sisters-in-law, Eileen Bedesky and Eleanor Beutel; and numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Robert C. "Bob" Beutel, 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 Robert Beutel as an expression of our deepest sympathy.