SR1883 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of James Lewis Wildt of Erie, who passed away on June 16, 2018; and

WHEREAS, James Wildt was born in Virginia, Illinois to Leslie and Gladys (Paschal) Wildt on July 3, 1925; he served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star; he married Louise Ring in Chandlerville on July 12, 1947; he graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in agriculture; and

WHEREAS, James Wildt farmed for a few years and then began working for Farm Services (FS) which brought his family to Erie; he retired from FS after several years as a grain and feed manager; and

WHEREAS, James Wildt was a member of the Erie United Methodist Church, Denton-Schreiner American Legion Post 582, and the Erie Rotary Club; he was a volunteer for the Erie Food Pantry and was a former member of the Erie Lions Club; during his spare time, he loved woodworking and reading; and

WHEREAS, James Wildt was preceded in death by his parents; his son, William Robert Wildt; his brother, Robert Paschal Wildt; and his granddaughter, Amy Louise Talbert; and

WHEREAS, James Wildt is survived by his wife, Louise; his children, James "Ed" (Brenda) Wildt, Leslie Ann (Merlyn) Hood, Janet Louise (Tom) Talbert, and Jeffrey Lewis (Sheila) Wildt; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of James Lewis Wildt, 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 James Wildt as an expression of our deepest sympathy.