MEMORIAL-GARY G. KRUEGER

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jil Tracy

The resolution memorializes Gary G. Krueger, recognizing his lifelong public service and community involvement without changing laws or allocating funds.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of SR0739 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

SR0739 is a Senate Resolution recognizing and mourning the death of Gary G. Krueger, who passed away on April 21, 2026.

The resolution expresses the Illinois Senate’s condolences to Krueger’s family and friends and serves as an official memorial in his honor.

Key provisions and changes

Formal acknowledgment: The resolution provides a biographical tribute, highlighting Krueger’s life, career, community involvement, and family.

Personal history highlights included in the resolution:

Born November 3, 1950, in Alton.
Education: Jersey Community High School (Class of 1968); attended Western Illinois University.
Career: Lifelong farmer; later a supervisor with the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Public service: Jersey County Board member (former vice chairman and chairman; chaired Economic Development and Tourism, Liquor Control, and Personnel Committees); Mississippi Township trustee; Jersey County Board of Review member; Jersey County Rural Water Board; Soil and Water Board; chairman of the Jersey County Republican Committee.
Social affiliations: Former member of the Elks Lodge and Loyal Order of Moose.
Personal interests: Enjoyed woodworking, building a barbecue grill and smoker; loved travel with his wife, trips to Branson, and time with grandchildren.
Family: Survived by wife Rhonda Mary Beiser Krueger (predeceased 2025); children Benjamin (Lynn) Krueger, Christopher Curt (Stephanie) Krueger, Carisa (Kyle) Cook; grandchildren and great-grandchildren listed; siblings and in-laws named.

The resolution culminates in:

A formal expression of deepest sympathy to Krueger’s family and friends.
An instruction to present a suitable copy of the resolution to the family as an expression of sympathy.

Who or what is affected

The primary and explicit effect is symbolic: it memorializes Gary G. Krueger and publicly acknowledges his service and community contributions.

It does not impose new laws, authorize expenditures, or alter governmental authority. It functions as an official ceremonial document from the Illinois Senate.

Procedural and timeline aspects

This is a commemorative Senate Resolution (SR) presented in the 104th General Assembly.

Statutory or procedural details (e.g., sponsor information):

Co-sponsor: Jil Tracy.

No fiscal impact or regulatory changes are associated with the resolution; it is a formal acknowledgment and tribute.

Notable context

The bill reads as a standard memorial for a former local official and community leader, summarizing Krueger’s public service roles and personal life for the record of the Illinois Senate.

If you’d like, I can extract a concise one-paragraph obituary-style summary or create a quick side-by-side comparison with other commemorative resolutions.