Bill Text: IL HR1028 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of Donald Leonard "Don" Grubaugh of Ottawa.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-04 - Resolution Adopted [HR1028 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HR1028-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 Donald
Leonard "Don" Grubaugh of Ottawa, who passed away on November
25, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was born to George and Lillian
(Philhower) Grubaugh in Ottawa on March 26, 1941; he attended
Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Ottawa Township
High School, where he played the trombone and tuba and
participated in track; he earned his Certificate in Banking
from the University of Wisconsin at Madison; he married
Eustachia "Diane" Knoedler at the First Presbyterian Church in
Grand Ridge on October 5, 1963, and she preceded him in death
on May 3, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was drafted into the U.S. Army
during Vietnam, where he was assigned to D Company, 52nd
Infantry Regiment at Bien Hoa and Long Binh from March 1967 to
March 1968; he was wounded in an explosion during the Tet
Offensive on January 31, 1968, earning the Bronze Star for
bravery and other service medals; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh had a 39-year career at First
National Bank of Ottawa, working his way from bank teller just

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after high school to vice president; he enjoyed helping people
purchase homes and invest in the community; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was an avid and very skilled golfer;
over the course of every summer for 45 years, he served as a
logistics/radio volunteer for the PGA World Series of Golf and
World Golf Championship Tournaments held at Firestone Country
Club in Akron, Ohio; for his contributions, he was awarded the
David H. Franklin Volunteer Award in 2016; he also cherished
Pine Hills Golf Course in Ottawa; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh volunteered with many community and
service organizations, including Elks Lodge #588, Community
Hospital of Ottawa/OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center ER, the
Reddick Library Board, AMBUCS, the Jaycees, Camp Tuckabatchee,
Camp Fire Board, the Civil Defense, and the River Rescue
Squad; he also served a Little League coach; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was a lifelong member of First
United Methodist Church; he was active with a variety of
military veterans groups, including the American Legion, VFW,
and the LaSalle County Veterans Home; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh never met a stranger, and he enjoyed
a good steak and a good joke; he loved jazz, dancing, model
trains, fishing, and his family; he especially loved being a

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grandfather and attending all of his grandchildren's school
functions, sporting events, dance productions, and other
activities; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh was preceded in death by his
parents; his wife of 51 years; his sisters, Pauline Klein,
Cecilia Carter, and Genevieve Hall; and his brother, George
Grubaugh; and
WHEREAS, Don Grubaugh is survived by his children, Don
Grubaugh, Dawn (Doug) Tedrick, and Elizabeth (Tim) Drea; his
grandchildren, Jacob and Piper Grubaugh, Cameron and Kyle
Tedrick, and Andrew, Bridget, Lillian, and Jack Drea; his
companion, Diane McCurdy; and his many nieces and nephews;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we mourn the passing of Donald Leonard "Don" Grubaugh 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 Don Grubaugh as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.