RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Elroy, Wisconsin, Robert "Bob" William Garvin was the loving husband for 54 years of JoAnn Mary, nee Finucan; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin was the much-adored father of Mary, John, Robert, Julie, and Kathleen "Twink" and the grandfather of twelve to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin was preceded in death by his two sisters, Mary and Kathryn; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin graduated from Elroy High School in 1945 and served his country in the United States Army Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Upon his honorable discharge, Robert "Bob" William Garvin returned to Elroy where he worked at his father's Ford dealership which he later owned; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin also operated Garvin's Mobil service station for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin later worked as a full-time letter carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement in 2006; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Robert "Bob" William Garvin maintained a farm in the Town of Plymouth in Juneau County; and
WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Robert "Bob" William Garvin serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Robert "Bob" William Garvin to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in ways they will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Robert "Bob" William Garvin was an individual of great integrity and accomplishment who will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and admirers; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Robert "Bob" William Garvin imparts a legacy of faithfuln...
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