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Arthur Salmen Obituary
Arthur "Art" David Salmen, age 82, of Canton, OH, passed away in Surprise, AZ on Tuesday, September 25, 2007. Arthur is survived by his wife of 33 years, Vivian R. (Potts) Salmen; daughter, Patricia (Richard) Westover of Ashtabula, OH; two sons, Michael (Vickie) Salmen of Northridge, CA and Greg Salmen of Canton; three stepdaughters, Betty (Jeff) Susbauer of Cleveland, Kathleen (James) Dixon of Surprise, AZ, Nancy Stovall of Salt Lake City, UT; stepson, Robert (Nancy) Potts of Enon, OH; brother, Robert (Joanne) of Louisville, OH; sister, Rosemary (Bill) Knight of Eastman, GA. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive him. Born in Massillon, OH on November 17, 1924 to the late Regina and John Salmen. He was predeceased by his brothers, John, Paul, Will, Emil, Henry, Albert, Harold and sister, Agnes. Art was a 1942 graduate of Timken Vocational High School. After graduation he joined the Army and became a paratrooper. Wounded while serving in the South Pacific during World War II, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Canton as an electrical maintenance technician and retired in 1986. At the request of the deceased, there will be no funeral service. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. Charitable contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Alzheimer's Association, or charity of your choice.
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Nancy Stovall
October 15, 2007
Art, I would like to thank you for all the wonderful years you have given my mom. You were her friend, confidante, traveling partner and her rock. You were her companion in every sense of the word. Thanks for being here for all of us. Please sleep well my friend. My dad
Steve Pullin
October 15, 2007
I will miss you very much. I always appreciated the summers you spent with me and tried to teach me how to fix things around your house. Even though I usually messed up you smiled and fixed itself yourself and gave me a new project to mess up. Thank you.
Shawn and Trudy Pullin
October 6, 2007
Grandpa, We will miss you very much. I'm glad that our children have been able to to spend time with you. I know you will be in a better place. I serve my country, because of the people like you. The sacrifices you have made and the things you have done for the people and this country. You will always be in our hearts. You have made us proud. Airborne
Stephanie Grass
October 6, 2007
Grandpa,
I will miss you. I will never forget the trips to Amish country and the visits to the house on Portage Lake. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I am so glad you got to meet Logan and Ronin. We love you.
Amy and Rich Farrell
October 5, 2007
We will miss your laughter and humor. Thanks for all the great memories.
Rob Potts
October 5, 2007
Grandpa, I will never forget all the time we spent together vacationing in England, living with you at the lake, you helping me with Scouts, coming to my graduations, traveling cross country in the motor home and working with me on my own house. You are greatly missed by all who love you. God bless and rest in peace.
Bob & Nancy Potts
October 4, 2007
A master craftsman. Art's work was always great. We have missed your humor and advice. Sleep well our friend and step-father.
Michelle & Greg Fuller
October 3, 2007
Grandpa,
I am so glad that you were able to spend time with us in Arizona this last year. What a blessing for my children to get to know their great-grandfather! We will miss your graciousness and jolly attitude! We all love you!
Don Oman
October 3, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Salmen family.
Art was a devoted husband and father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be missed.
Jen Oman
October 3, 2007
Grandpa,
I will never forget helping you make my flower pot lamp! The many trips to Amish Country and to the Longaberger Basket Factory. I will always enjoy the memories of the time we have spent together and the many trips we took. I love you!
Ida Moorhead Hawkins
September 30, 2007
Vivian you and your family have my sincere sympathy.
My husband passed away last December.
Ida Moorhead Hawkins
John and Lisa Jarvis
September 30, 2007
Grandpa, We will miss your laughter and your gracious spirit. May you never run out of peanutbutter and onion sandwiches and may you always be able to wash them down with a shot and a short beer. We love you!
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