Illinois SR 227: MEMORIAL-ROBERT A. PEICKERT

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SR0227LRB104 12750 LAW 23892 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Robert A. "Bob" Peickert, who passed 

4away on March 5, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert, the son of Charles and Alvera 

6Peickert, was born in Chicago on December 5, 1944; and

7 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert worked as a math teacher and a 

8union official with the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), 

9utilizing his pugnacity in contract negotiations; after the 

10fall of the Berlin Wall, he was sent as a union representative 

11to Poland, where he helped establish U.S.-style trade unions 

12for the teachers there; and

13 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was the former chair of the 

14Democratic Party of DuPage County (DPDC) from 2008 through the 

152018 elections; during his tenure, he was noted for his 

16dedication, leading the organization with heart and vision and 

17serving as an ally and mentor to many; he spearheaded 

18Operation: Turn DuPage Blue and dramatically increased the 

19ranks of elected precinct committeepersons across the county; 

20his guidance helped elect three Democrats to the DuPage County 

21Board in 2008 and seven in 2018; he also oversaw a number of 

22successful fundraisers and gala events; after stepping down in 

SR0227- 2 -LRB104 12750 LAW 23892 r

1early 2019, he continued to be involved as a precinct 

2committeeperson in York and as a member of the DPDC Executive 

3Committee; he was also the former vice president of the 

4Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association (IDCCA); and

5 WHEREAS, Robert Peickert was known for his confidence, 

6perseverance, and generosity; he was a passionate leader who 

7made a lasting impact on DuPage County; and