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Clemente Salazar Obituary
PEKIN - Clemente "Clem" R. Salazar Sr., 63, of Rock Island, Ill., the father of a Pekin man, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at his home.
Born on Jan. 24, 1947, in Pleasanton, Texas, to Jesus R. Salazar and Dominga Rodriquez Salazar, he was married to Camilla Martinez Salazar for a time. He later married Judith A. "Judy" Lueders on May 9, 1992, in Rock Island. She survives.
Also surviving are his six children (and spouses), Clemente (Deborah) Salazar Jr. of Pekin, Ill., Jose Salazar of Kansas City, Mo., Teresa Guzman of Kansas City, Mo., Isibel Salazar of Moline, Ill., Tony Salazar of Moline, Ill., and Sandra (Cory) Clemons of Rock Island, Ill.; three stepchildren, Fidel Martinez of Rock Island, Ill., Debbie Martinez, Austin, Texas, and Jennifer Fallin of San Angelo, Texas; former daughter-in-law, Missy Salazar of Davenport, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves five siblings, Benito R. (Cheryle) Salazar of Rock Island, Ill., Cruze (Juan) Jimenez of Manzanola, Colo., and Jessie Salazar, Margie Carmona and Andrew (Starr) Salazar, all of Muscatine, Iowa; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Clem was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Rauinal and nieces, Miriam Salazar and Margie Vicuna.
Clem was employed by McAdam Inc. of Rock Island, Ill., as a mechanic and welder. He previously worked for E. & J. Metal of Rock Island, Ill., for many years.
Clem was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather who would do anything for anyone. He loved spending time with family and friends and caring for his beloved dogs, Molly and Bruno.
In his spare time, Clem enjoyed restoring vehicles.
There will be a visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 Seventh Ave., Rock Island, Ill. No further services are planned. Inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 W. Second Ave., Milan, IL 61264.
Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Clemente Salazar
3 Entries
Knox Family
December 22, 2010
Clem, Deb, Ryan & Gabi,
We're very sorry to hear of your loss and if there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Tom Hagan
December 21, 2010
Clem and Debbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tom and Jane
Brian Quinn
December 21, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss Clem.
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