SR1372 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR1372 LRB102 30060 ECR 42261 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John P. Ridder of New Berlin, who passed away on December 7, 2022; and

WHEREAS, John Ridder was born to John J. and Effie Coker Ridder in Jacksonville on October 21, 1923; he graduated from Jacksonville High School; he served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines from 1943 to 1945, and he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star for his efforts during the Battle for Luzon; he married Agnes "Ag" Taylor, and she preceded him in death on January 8, 2015; and

WHEREAS, John Ridder had a long and distinguished career in construction; he was well respected as one of the best finish carpenters in the area and worked with several generations of the Chumley family; and

WHEREAS, John Ridder was a life member of the American Legion; and

WHEREAS, John Ridder enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing, and rooting for the University of Illinois and the St. Louis Cardinals; and

WHEREAS, John Ridder was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Agnes; his daughter, Beverly Saylor; his sisters, Nellie Ridder, Virgil Sperry, Rose Hartmeister, and Clara Chumley; and his brothers, George, James, and Andrew Ridder; and

WHEREAS, John Ridder is survived by his daughter, Cheryl (Bob) Rainey; his son-in-law, Mike (the late Beverly) Saylor; his grandchildren, Sean (Jennifer) Saylor, Chris (Julie) Saylor, Cara (Jed) Findlay, and Tricia (Graham) Mattes; his great-grandchildren, Peyton and Jase Saylor, Ben and Jack Findlay, Griffin, Owen and Brooks Mattes, and Delaney and McCoy Ridder Saylor; and his numerous nieces and nephews; 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 John P. Ridder 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 John Ridder as an expression of our deepest sympathy.