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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
JACK SCHALLER, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Jack Schaller from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was the beloved husband and best friend of the late Betty (nee McCormick) Schaller for many wonderful years; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was the loving father of the late Jack (Melissa), Jill (Mike) Nolan, Sue (Leo) Weber, James (Michelle), Colleen (Jack) Sheehan, Betty Jo (Bob) Bailey, Kim (George) Shinnick and Jay; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was the cherished grandfather "Pops" of 18 wonderful grandchildren and the loving great grandfather of 6 adoring great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was the cherished brother of the late George (Delores) Schaller and the late Mary Jane (late Keith) Miller; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was the dear brother-in-law of Joe (Marge) McCormick; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was known to generations of Chicagoans as the proprietor of Schaller's Pump, the oldest licensed liquor establishment in the city; and
WHEREAS, throughout the course of his life, Jack Schaller had faithfully managed the Pump in the manner taught to him by his grandfather, George Schaller, who founded the establishment in 1881, and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was a member of the 34th Infantry Division during World War Two, where he served with courage and distinction was stationed in the Philippine Islands, and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was a member of the Canaryville Veterans Association; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Jack Schaller was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and m...
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