Bill Text: IL SR0247 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Rod Krahl of Milan.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-05 - Resolution Adopted [SR0247 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0247-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of Rod Krahl of Milan, who passed away on
December 22, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Rod Krahl was born in Moline to Henry A. and
Bernice M. (Lemon) Krahl on November 20, 1946; he served with
the U.S. Army during the Korean War; he married Fran Thorpe at
Zion Lutheran Church on January 31, 1969; and
WHEREAS, Rod Krahl started his career at Elliott Aviation
as a flight instructor during the day and worked on the flight
lines supporting aircraft during the evenings; he enjoyed a
42-year career in aviation, serving as chief pilot for both
the Montgomery Elevator Company and Quest II, where he
developed lifelong friendships with the Hank and Hallene
families; and
WHEREAS, Rod Krahl was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in
Taylor Ridge, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and American
Legion Post 1166 Reynolds; he enjoyed all things aviation and
was an avid reader; and
WHEREAS, Rod Krahl is survived by his wife, Fran; his
sons, Rod (Barb) Krahl, Ryan (Jen) Krahl, and Travis Krahl;

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his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Grace, Klaus, and Wilhelm; his
sister, Peggy (Krahl) Edwards; and his brothers, Ron Krahl,
Carl Krahl, and Doug (Tresa) Krahl; 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
Rod Krahl 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 Rod Krahl as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.