SR0441 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0441 LRB102 19198 ECR 27963 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of William "Bill" D. Neumann of Milan, who passed away on July 20, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Bill Neumann was born to William and Blanche (Ankney) Neumann in De Witt, Nebraska on April 8, 1931; he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War; he married Sheryl J. Truman in Rock Island on November 9, 1974; and

WHEREAS, Bill Neumann worked at Gould National Battery, Rock Island, until the company closed; he then worked at J.I. Case until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, Bill Neumann was a member of Milan American Legion Post 569 and the Rock Island Moose Lodge; and

WHEREAS, Bill Neumann enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, lawn work, playing Euchre, and going to the cabins in New Boston, Illinois and Minnesota; he also enjoyed caring for his beloved pet dogs; and

WHEREAS, Bill Neumann was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Lee Neumann and Guy Neumann; and his two sisters, Ruth Dander and Betty Hunter; and

WHEREAS, Bill Neumann is survived by his wife; his daughters, Debra (Kevin) Haskins and Sheree Fahlberg; his five grandchildren; his six great-grandchildren; his two step-great-grandchildren; and his numerous nieces and nephews and their families; 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 William "Bill" D. Neumann 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 Neumann as an expression of our deepest sympathy.