Robert Louis "Bob" Salingue

Robert Louis "Bob" Salingue, 71, of Christopher, Illinois passed away at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with his family at his side. Bob was born September 14, 1938 in Boulder, Colorado to Louis and Eva (Bavier) Salingue. He married Esther Flowers June 1, 1957 at the First Christian Church in Zeigler. She survives in Christopher. Other survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Dr. Kent Harshbarger of Centerville, Ohio; two grandchildren, Kristian and Karoline Harshbarger of Centerville; a sister, Angeline Noto of Zeigler; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Phillip Salingue of Martin, MI and John and Michelle Salingue of Christopher; his mother-in-law, Mildred Flowers of Zeigler;; two sisters-in-law, Doris Cash and her husband, Arley of Royalton and Venita Rea of Mulkeytown and a brother-in-law, Wynn Holland of Christopher; an uncle, Zidore Ceane of Zeigler and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents; his father-in-law, Lester Flowers; a sister, Sadie Holland and a brother-in-law, Frank Noto preceded him in death. Mr. Salingue was of the Protestant Faith. He graduated from Zeigler High School the class of 1956. In 1956 Bob enlisted in the Army Reserves at Fort Leonard Wood; spent time at Fort Dix, NJ and continued active interest in serving his country throughout his life including military honors for deceased veterans. After his marriage he worked at the Sanitary Market in Christopher as a butcher. He was a Charter Member and Past President of the Zeigler Jaycees. He was elected Supervisor of the Six-Mile Township in 1967 and served four years and was active in Zeigler City Government for many years. Along with his wife, Esther they ran "Bob's Market" in Royalton for five years. He worked one year for Pepsi Cola in Marion and in 1977 he began working at Inland Coal Company in Sesser and retired in 2000 from Consolidated Coal Company. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, wood working and gardening in his spare time after retirement. Funeral services for Mr. Salingue will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Vantrease Funeral Home in Zeigler with Reverend Charles L. Epperly officiating. Burial with military grave side rites courtesy of the Zeigler and Orient American Legions, the West Frankfort VFW and the Marion National Guard Flag Detail will be at Zeigler Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 5 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Salingue may be made to the First Christian Church, 111 W. Maryland St., Zeigler, IL 62999. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visit www.vantreasefuneralhome.com for more information and to sign the online register book.