IL SR1465

George D. Ginder of New City passed away on January 22, 2020, and the Illinois Senate expresses condolences to his family and loved ones.

Born November 26, 1944, in Springfield; graduated from Glenwood High School in Chatham in 1962 and earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in 1966 and a master's degree from the University of Illinois in 1970.

Taught vocational agriculture from 1966 to 1969 at Arming, Minier, and McLean High Schools, then taught science at Glenwood Junior High School from 1969 to 1994 while farming Black Angus Cattle.

Active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Rochester serving as congregation president, elder, and Sunday school teacher; known for his family devotion and hosting friends regularly at "Butch's Basement."

Survived by his wife Cheryl; four children (David, Matthew, Steven, and Ruth); 15 grandchildren; his sister Alice; and seven cousins, along with four nieces and nephews.