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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RONALD A. JOHNSEN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Ronald A. Johnsen lived a long and beautiful life full of family and friends passed away peacefully in his home on January 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Johnsen is survived by high school sweetheart, Gail Johnsen, who became his wife of 66 years; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Johnsen was the father of Judith (Paul) Marchi, Lori (Joe) Dauven, Jeffrey (Cathy) Johnsen and Kimberly (Norm) Bittner; and
WHEREAS, Ronald was the proud grandfather to Carissa Felber, Jamie (Jason) Wojdyla, John (Lori) Opager, Teresa Lucas, Evan Bittner, and Caroline Bittner and Caroline; great-grandchildren, Grey, Harper, Bailey and Dorothy; and
WHEREAS, Ronald is predeceased by his parents, grandsons, Matthew Natale and Terry Lindaas and brother James Johnsen; and
WHEREAS, Ronald was born Ronald A. Johnsen on May 6, 1937, to proud parents Roy A. and Laura Karls Johnsen in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Ronald graduated high school from Lane Tech High School; and
WHEREAS, Ronald earned his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, Ronald retired as president of Aquamatic, Rockford in 1997, after which he and Gail enjoyed traveling the world together; and
WHEREAS, Ronald was formerly a 42-year resident of Rockford, Illinois before moving to Janesville, Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Ron was a caring owner to his precious little puppy, Suzy; and
WHEREAS, Ron was a pillar of strength who worked tirelessly to provide for his family; and
WHEREAS, Ron was the rock in all of his family's lives. His wise words and unconditional love will be carried by his family forever.
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Ronald Johnsen was an infinitely patient, kind and loving man admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer i...
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