IL SR1513

Senate Resolution mourning the death of Gene Burwell, who passed away on November 24, 2020.

Burwell was born in Beason in 1935, graduated from Beason High School in 1953, served in the U.S. Army, and married Karen Benters on September 27, 1966.

Built Burwell Oil Service into a company with 21 GB Oil convenience stores, a truck stop, the Lincoln Steak 'n Shake, and other businesses by 2002; served as a Phillips Petroleum distributor for over 40 years.

Served on the board of directors for the State Bank of Lincoln from 1987 to 1996 and the Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association from 1996 to 2002; was active in real estate development on Lincoln's west side.

Survived by his wife of 54 years Karen, four children, 14 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren; Senate extends condolences to his family and friends.