SR0522 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William Frederick "Bill" Schwenneker, who passed away on October 8, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Bill Schwenneker was born in Hillsdale to Frederick and Hazel (Melody) Schwenneker on July 11, 1928; he graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1946, where he played football, basketball, and track; he then joined the United States Navy and honorably served his country until 1948; he married Darlene Marie Amery at Peace Lutheran Church in Port Byron on June 11, 1952; and

WHEREAS, Bill Schwenneker was involved with farming for over 70 years; he achieved success as a master agent for Country Companies Insurance and was one of the top sales agents in the State several times; and

WHEREAS, Bill Schwenneker relished a good competition well into his later years, especially on the golf course; his Sunday morning golf group and Monday night golf league with his best friends highlighted his week; he also had a lifelong love of horses and prided himself on his ability to train and work with horses; for many years, he enjoyed working with the Buccaneer 4-H Club and attending weekly horse shows, where he joked that he did all the work and his daughter got all the glory; and

WHEREAS, Bill Schwenneker was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 54 years, Darlene; his infant daughter, Jeanna; and his brother, Donald; and

WHEREAS, Bill Schwenneker is survived by his daughter, Victoria (Buell) Cole; his grandchildren, Courtney (Mark) Nelson and Scott (Rachel) Cole; his great-grandchildren, Olivia, Ryan, and Brooke Nelson and Gabriel and David William Cole; his special cousin, Cindy (Al) Knott; and many great friends; 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 William Frederick "Bill" Schwenneker 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 Bill Schwenneker as an expression of our deepest sympathy.