BLOOMINGTON, Ill (WMBD) -- Ryan Whitehouse is being remembered as a visionary leader of Bloomington-Normal who spent his life advocating for others.

According to a message on the Illinois Farm Bureau website, the 43-year-old national legislative director of the organization died Sept. 24 after an accident in Michigan.

In the Farm Bureaus' online publication, it said his death has sent shockwaves throughout the state.

“This is a tremendous loss, personally, of an amazing man. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and coworkers,” said IFB President Brian Duncan. “Ryan excelled in everything he did at Illinois Farm Bureau and throughout his work in the Bloomington-Normal community. He leaves a lasting impact and a true legacy of service.”

Whitehouse had been with the IFB for more than

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