Bill Text: IL SR1475 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Robert C. Beutel of Joliet.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2014-11-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR1475 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SR1475-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Robert C. "Bob" Beutel of Joliet, who
passed away on September 20, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Bob Beutel was born in Joliet on April 23, 1930 to
George and Clara (nee Martin) Beutel; he was a graduate of St.
John's Catholic School and Joliet Catholic High School in 1948;
and
WHEREAS, Bob Beutel operated Beutel Motors AMC/Jeep with
his father, George, and brother, Gordon, for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Bob Beutel was a member of St. John's Catholic
Church; he served as President of the Joliet Area New Car
Dealers, the American Motors National Dealer Advisory Board,
the St. John's Catholic Church Parish Council, and the Holy
Name Society; he was a Trustee for Western Catholic Union, the
Joliet Area New Car Dealers Health and Benefits Board; the
Joliet Rivals Club, the Old Timers Baseball Association, and
Joliet Catholic High School; he ushered at St. John's for over
60 years; in retirement, he worked part-time at Harris Bank and
as a starter at Inwood Golf Course where he continued to renew
acquaintances; he enjoyed spending time with his wife and
friends playing cards, watching his grandchildren at sporting

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events, and playing with the great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Bob Beutel was proceeded in death by his parents,
George and Clara Beutel; brother, George; sister, Joan; and
brothers-in-law, John Alsbury and John Bedesky; and
WHEREAS, Bob Beutel is survived by his wife, Helen (nee
Bedesky); 2 children, Chuck (Denise) and Karen (Dave) Terdic;
grandchildren, Matt (Stephanie) Terdic, Andy Terdic, Chris
Terdic, and Megan Beutel; twin great-grandchildren, Caleb and
Madison Terdic; brothers, James (Joann) and Gordon (Nancy);
sisters, Charlene (Bill) Kobe and Janet Alsbury;
sisters-in-law, Eileen Bedesky and Eleanor Beutel; and
numerous nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
Robert C. "Bob" Beutel, 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 Robert Beutel as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.