MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF FRANK WILLIAM "BILL" GUIDE
WHEREAS, Frank William "Bill" Guide, husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father, brother, coach, and pillar of the 22nd Ward community, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2021 at the age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of Frank's passing by the Honorable Michael D. Rodriguez, Alderman of the 22nd Ward; and
WHEREAS, A small business owner and volunteer, Frank was well known in the Garfield Ridge Community; and
WHEREAS, Frank coached youth baseball and went on to start the Vittum Park Vikings wrestling program, where he was affectionately known as "Gramps" by the young men he coached; and
WHEREAS, In 1994 the City Council recognized Frank's community involvement and named the block he lived "Bill 'Gramps' Guide Ave.", and in 1995 the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation recognized his contributions to youth wrestling and named him a Grand Marshal at their state tournament; and
WHEREAS, When Frank was not running his business or volunteering, he was playing golf; every Sunday he would play with his sons and friends; he carded two hole-in-ones during his playing days; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Frank loved his family and being around them; every Sunday he and his wife hosted pasta dinners for his children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Frank is preceded in death by his siblings, Joe and Sally Guide; Frank leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife of 73 years, Dolores; his children: Bill (Laura), Debbi (Jim) Brasher, Joe (late Janet), and Pat (Cheryl); 11 grandchildren and14 great-grandchildren; and his siblings: Linda Kemp and Frances Cleave; and
WHEREAS, Frank's kindness will be missed by his family and all who knew him; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this fourteenth day of September, 2021, do hereby extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family and ...
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