September 14, 2021
Resolution for LeRoy Steinke
WHEREAS, The members of the Chicago City Council wish to recognize the many accomplishments and the passing of LeRoy Steinke; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been notified of his passing by The Honorable Harry Osterman, Alderman of the 48th Ward; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy Steinke departed this present life on March 16, 2021; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy Steinke is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty, sister Marge, children Mary and Gerard, granddaughter Danielle, great-grandchildren Leila and Colin, and many other extended family members. He was preceded by his son LeRoy Jr., his parents Frances and Louis, his four other siblings, and other friends and family; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy Steinke served our country during World War II, earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service; and
WHEREAS, After World War II, LeRoy Steinke continued to serve our country through his service in the Air Force Reserve for 30 years and the military retirement office at the O'Hare Airport for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy Steinke also served his community beyond his military service, working on the Chicago Council on Aging and the Edgewater Community Council; and
WHEREAS, LeRoy Steinke was also heavily involved in turning the Broadway Armory into the Chicago Park District's largest indoor recreational space, teaching seniors in the community about Medicare, educating small businesses about finances, and planting flowers in his neighborhood; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this day of September 14,2021, do hereby express our sorrow on the death of LeRoy Steinke and extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends; and
Harry Osterman Alderman, 48th Ward
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of LeRoy Steinke.
