Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Edward F."Eddie" Salin Edward F."Eddie" Salin, 84, of Rhinelander, Wis., died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at his home with his loving wife at his side. Ed was born Nov. 14, 1926, to Frank and Mary (nee Masluna) Salin. He was a lifetime resident of Rhinelander, graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1944. Ed joined and served two years in the Navy. After the Navy he worked various jobs until he was employed at the Rhinelander Paper, after 44 years of service, he retired as a stock preparation superintendent in1989. Ed's greatest love, above all else was his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and papa to them all. He was also an avid fisherman and talented carpenter/ craftsman. He touched many lives with his smile and humor, and made friends with whoever he met along the way. He will be truly missed. Ed is survived by his wife, Donna (nee Plouff), whom he married on June 17, 1950; their three loving daughters, Cheryl (Terry) Carlberg of Santa Fe, N.M., Kim (Mike) Spencer of Hudson, Wis. and Kelly (Bob) Smith of Bartlett, Ill.; six grandchildren, Heather Spencer (Dan Burnam) of Hudson, Wis., Ami (Gerson) Gutierrez of San Lucas, Guatemala, Jennie Spencer (Pete Orman) of Hudson, Wis., Breann Spencer (James Schieck) of River Falls, Wis., and Kyle and Adam Smith of Bartlett, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Zach, Maysa and Alex Burnam; a sister, Agnes Thompson of Rhinelander; many nieces and nephews; and his kitty, Skittles. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Ann Loesch, Elizabeth Edell and Martha Bertrand. A memorial Mass will be held Thursday, March 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church (St. Joseph's site), with Father Thomas Thakadipuram officiating. Visitation will be at church on Thursday, starting at 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. A memorial has been established in Eddie's name and may be directed to the family. Rhinelander's Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343, is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invited to sign Eddie's guestbook at hildebrandfh.com.
Dear Donna and family, please accept my sincere sympathy at the loss of your husband ,father and grandfather. I will always remember Eddie as a kind person with a easy smile and helping hand. He was always so good to my grandma, Annie Mlady and cousin, Cathy Dietz. Now you all have a angel watching over you. With sympathy, Margie Van Wazer Fischer ( Lorraine Mlady's daughter).
April 03, 2012
Donna and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely, Daryl and Mary Stang
April 03, 2012
To dear Kelly, Bob, Kyle & Adam,
We are so very sorry to hear bout your Dad and Grandpa passing. From Across the Miles we send your our heartfelt sympathies and love. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all, always - Jean, Barry, Brad & Jess xxxxxx - Sydney Australia
Jean Walker
March 11, 2012 | Sydney, Australia
Kim, Mike, Heather, Ami, Jennie, Breann, Granny Salin and families-
I'm so sorry to hear about Papa Salin passing away. He was an amazing man, always with a smile for everyone. I have many good memories of summer days out at Squash Lake and hearing Papa's laughter ring out over the lake. He will be missed. Love, hugs, and prayers to you all.
Chrissy Wenos Fritzen
March 08, 2012 | Shakopee, MN
Dear Kelly, Bob, Kyle and Adam. We are all so sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandpa's passing. Dick and I feel so blessed that we had the opportunity to meet and know Eddie. He makes us smile when we remember those great times and fun conversations we had with him at the parties on the famous Smith deck! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we love you very much. Give our love to Donna and let her know that we will be having many Masses said for Eddie back...
Liz DeSimon
March 07, 2012 | Bartlett, IL
I'm so sorry to hear about Pappa Eddie's passing. He was a wonderful man & always treated me & my family very well. He even said I was his 4th daughter. I will treasure the things he made for me & all the effort & time he put into refinishing my mother's treasure chest. It was a pleasure to have him in our lives. Love, Mary Cueva & Family
March 07, 2012
Condolences, Aggie, Sue and entire family on your loss. thought and prayers to you...I still remember going to their house many moons ago!
Mavis Winkler
March 07, 2012
Dear Kelly, Bob, Kyle & Adam,
Our hearts goes out to you and your family at this most difficult time. We have so many great memories of Eddie at the soccer games and hanging out at your house. He will truly be missed but never forgotten.
All our love,
John, Joanne, Johnny, Joey & Arianna
Joanne Macchione
March 06, 2012 | Bartlett, IL