SR0527 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SR0527 LRB103 34744 LAW 64593 r

SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Fred R. "Rick" Wendl of Colona, formerly of Erie, who passed away on October 6, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl was born to Frederick and Rosemary (Collins) Wendl in Dubuque, Iowa on March 27, 1948; he graduated from Alleman High School; he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam and one tour in Germany with the 178th Boxcar Assault Support Helicopter Company (ASHC); he married Judy Lannoo at St. John's Catholic Church in Rapids City on December 14, 1968, and they settled in Erie; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl worked at 3M in Cordova for over 35 years; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl proudly served as one of the original EMTs when the Erie Ambulance was founded, retiring as an EMTI after 39 years; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl was a longtime member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the Denton-Schreiner American Legion Post, both in Erie; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl enjoyed flying and even had his own helicopter; he was a diehard Cubs fan and an avid fisherman and bird watcher; he loved playing cards and games with his family; he was a big supporter of his children's and grandchildren's school activities and sports; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Terrance "Terry" Wendl; and his parents-in-law, George and Mildred Lannoo; and

WHEREAS, Fred Wendl is survived by his wife, Judy; his children, Paul Wendl, Cheryl (Troy) Graham, Joyce (Serg) Contreras, and Tim Wendl; his sister, Helene (Timothy) Waynick; his sister-in-law, Heidi Wendl; his aunt, Dolores Schiffman; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Graham, Zach, Ricky, and Joey Massa, Allie, Teddy, and Max Contreras, and Parker and Remi Wendl; and several nieces and nephews; 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 Fred R. "Rick" Wendl 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 Fred Wendl as an expression of our deepest sympathy.