Bill Text: IL SR2078 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of James Frederick "Jim" Reinhardt of Alton.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2018-11-15 - Resolution Adopted [SR2078 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-SR2078-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of James Frederick "Jim" Reinhardt of Alton,
who passed away on September 25, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reinhardt was born in Alton to Walter and
Wilhelmina (Grabbe) Reinhardt on February 28, 1926; at the age
of 16, he joined the Alton Municipal Band as the youngest
clarinetist to date; he went on to become the band manager and
served in that role for 22 years; he met his wife, Martha Reid,
who was a soloist, in the band; they married in September 1952;
he served in the United States Marines during World War II in
the regiment assigned to cover the occupation of Japan; he
studied electrical engineering at the University of Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Reinhardt worked for Grabbe Construction
Company, Laclede Steel, and eventually retired from The Boeing
Company; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reinhardt was a lifelong member of the
Evangelical United Church of Christ, where he was fondly known
as "Coach"; he taught Sunday school, was a youth advisor, and
the coach of athletics; and

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WHEREAS, Jim Reinhardt had a mechanical mind and completed
extensive model train and airplane projects and built
treehouses and go-karts for his children; he was an avid fan of
the U of I sports programs; he was thankful for the life he had
with his family and was known for his storytelling; and
WHEREAS, Jim Reinhardt is survived by his wife, Martha; his
three children, Reid Stroud, Walter (Joan) Reinhardt, and
Clinton (Laurie) Reinhardt; his brother-in-law, Robert (G.G.)
Reid; his grandchildren, Adam (Ana) Stroud, Erin Stroud, Zach
Reinhardt, Ethan (Ingrid) Reinhardt, Rebecca Reinhardt,
Miranda Reinhardt, and Jacob Reinhardt; and his
great-grandchildren, Charlee Stroud, Dylan Stroud, and Gabriel
and Nicole Hentschel; 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 Frederick "Jim" Reinhardt 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 Jim Reinhardt as an expression of
our deepest sympathy.