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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 
3to learn of the death of Larry L. Wenger of Smithton, who 
4passed away on December 30, 2024; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Larry Wenger, the son of Francis Louis and Clela 
6Pauline (Godwin) Wenger, was born in Jonesboro on January 24, 
71941; he served in the U.S. Navy; he married Cindy (Ring) 
8Steelman at Beech Grove on December 26, 1998; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Larry Wenger worked as an inspector for the U.S. 
10Department of Agriculture until his retirement; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Larry Wenger cherished spending time with his 
12wife and his horses, including camping, traveling, or trail 
13riding; his love for the outdoors and equestrian pursuits were 
14an integral part of his life; and
 
15    WHEREAS, Larry Wenger was known as a kind, gentle man who 
16always had a smile on his face; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Larry Wenger was preceded in death by his 
18parents; his infant sister, Phyllis Wenger; and his 
19brother-in-law, Jim Brown; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Larry Wenger is survived by his wife, Cindy 
2Wenger; his sons, Larry Dean (Cheri) Wenger, Gregory (Heather) 
3Wenger, and Jeffery (Jessica) Wenger; his stepchildren, 
4Albert, Mike, Jerry, Perry, Dana, Daman, and Rachel; four 
5grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; six 
6step-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Irma Kelly-Brown, Joyce 
7Boyer, and Debbie (Steve) Halderman; and his brother, Terry 
8(Debbie) Wenger; therefore, be it
 
9    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 
11Larry L. Wenger and extend our sincere condolences to his 
12family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it 
13further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
15presented to the family of Larry Wenger as an expression of our 
16deepest sympathy.