Bill Text: IL HR0894 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of David Allen "Dave" Besler of Bloomington.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-11-12 - Resolution Adopted [HR0894 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0894-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of David
Allen "Dave" Besler of Bloomington, who passed away on May 9,
2024; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler was born in Clinton, Iowa to Edward
and Helen (Dobrzeniecki) Besler on November 8, 1960; he
married Anne in Bloomington on November 23, 1985; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler worked with the mortgage team at
First State Mortgage in Bloomington; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the
Mid-Illinois Realtor Association, and the Bloomington-Normal
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler was known as a genuine friend and
tireless volunteer; he chaired committees for pancake days and
the Mother's Day flower sale in his blue apron, always with a
warm smile; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler's personal passions included caring
for his home and lawn; he was known for many culinary
specialties and for decades he started his day with a morning

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run; he ran four marathons and later half-marathons with his
daughters; he loyally supported his Chicago teams, the Bears
and the White Sox, and enjoyed time at stadiums with friends
and family, especially those where he sat next to his son; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler loved his family and the time they
spent together; he especially loved vacations to the beach and
was always ready for swimming, digging, and a plate of oysters
and a cold beer; he was rich in friendships throughout his
life, including friends from his youth, friends made of those
with whom he and Anne raised their children, and friends from
his church, neighborhood, and community groups; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler was preceded in death by his parents;
his parents-in-law, Frank and Paula Brady; and his niece, Abby
Warchal; and
WHEREAS, Dave Besler is survived by his wife of 42 years,
Anne; his children, Dr. Margaret (Samuel) Nagel, Patrick
(Eileen) Besler, and Colleen (Anthony) Capobianco; his
grandchildren, Eleanor and Frederick Nagel, Peter and William
Besler, and Louis Capobianco; his twin brother, Dan (Donna);
his brothers, Thom (Cindy) and Rich (Judy) Besler; his sister,
Cathy (Ed) Warchal; his brothers-in-law, Francis (Mary Jane)
Brady and Dan (Teri) Brady; his sisters-in-law, Mary (Gerry)
Wahlheim and Julia (Tim) McCarthy; and numerous nieces,

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nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of David Allen "Dave" Besler and extend
our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who
knew and loved him; and be it further