Ollie E. Salyer

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Ollie Salyer Obituary

SALYER Ollie E. "Gene" Salyer, age 58, of Centerburg, died Thursday morning, January 6, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born December 19, 1952 in Columbus to Ollie F. and Verna (Pennington) Salyer of Galloway. A 1971 graduate of Westland High School and an Army National Guard Veteran. Gene had lived in the Centerburg area since 1981 coming from Columbus. He was a self employed block mason and operated Salyer Masonry and was owner of C&G Edison Quick Stop. Member of the National Rifle Assoc. and the North American Fishing Club. Gene enjoyed hunting, deer, rabbit and pheasant, fishing at White Fish Lodge in Canada and at Lake Erie for Walleye. An avid gardener and cook he also had fruit trees and loved his dogs. Cooking with the grandchildren brought him great joy, baking cakes was one of the things the grandchildren enjoyed doing with him. Gene loved to cook for people and breakfast was one meal he really enjoyed, blueberry pancakes or sausage gravy and biscuits were some of the things he enjoyed making. Gene smoked meat and loved hot peppers, he also liked to share them with friends and family and see the expression on their faces after eating a pepper. Special times with his family include vacations in the Keys, Smoky Mountains and Renfro Valley, spending time with Melinda at the pond teaching her how to fish and helping Michelle with softball pitching. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Cynthia (Pressler) Salyer and they were married September 24, 1971 in Columbus; daughters, Michelle I. (Kevin) Kohler, Melinda J. (Jason) Gregg, both of Mount Gilead; grandchildren, Olivia, Paige, Clayton, Logan, Farrah; brother, Steve Salyer of Cardington; sisters, Glenda "Sue" (Mike) Pfadt of Columbus, Lora A. (Douglas) Johnson of Galloway; father and mother-in-law, Oliver and Dorothy Pressler of Columbus; sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by infant son, grandson Dustin and infant twin brothers. Friends may call Sunday 2-5 p.m., DeVORE-SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, SR 3 at 61, Sunbury, where service will be Monday 11 a.m. Chaplain Bruce Benzing officiating. Interment in the Bloomfield Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Ollie Salyer

8 Entries

Aaron Trimmer

January 12, 2011

Gene.......
This is about a true friend that you only run across once in a lifetime. We always enjoyed every thing we did together no matter what is was, especially Fishing!
He was always more concerned about others than he was himself.
Gene never wanted to do anything that wasn't done right that he had any thing to do with.
His jobs were always done right and were top of the line.
He truly loved his wife Cindy and his family. He would always talk about them before anything else, and then fishing, hunting his garden and his other hobbies.
I sure will miss you Gene....

Beverly Duke/Nickel

January 9, 2011

I am so very saddened to hear of Eugene's passing. I have known and loved both Eugene and Cindy for many years. I will remember how Eugene would turn red so easy and how sweet he was. He and Cindy were a perfect match. Bless you all. Bev

Patty {Parks} Payne

January 9, 2011

I'm so sad of my cousin Eugenes passing.As life is all families grow farther apart as we have families of our own.As younger children we spent lots of time together. I will forever cherish those times and the fact that I was related to such a wonderful person.He'll always be in my heart.

Janet Pressler

January 9, 2011

Gene was the best brother-in-law a girl could ever hope for. He was so good to mom and dad Pressler too. I loved him very much. He always had a smile for me when I visited and always told me to come back soon when I left to go home. He was the best cook ever and he would invite me for blueberry pancakes on Saturday or Sunday morning. He love his sweets, cookies, cakes, coconut cream pie and candy. He was the best husband to my baby sister and to their girls and he loved, loved, loved his grandchildren. He was deeply loved by family and friends and even people he did not know well came to like him a lot. He is with God now and He will be missed so very much by those of us left behind.
I love you Gene and I will help look after Cindy for you.

January 8, 2011

I remember being on the track team with Eugene. Such a great guy. I am very sad to hear of his passing. Mike Henery ( Dallas, Texas )

Steve Salyer

January 8, 2011

Gene was my brother for 55 years and 11 months. He always called me little brother,I could not have picked a better person to spend so much of my life with.Our fishing trips, hunting trips,working together.
I was truly blessed.
I will miss you greatly
Steve

Carol Pack

January 7, 2011

I remember him as Eugene, and have known him since elementary school. He was always pleasant and a little shy, with sparkling eyes and a smile for everyone. His commitment to his wife and family speaks to his integrity and love of life. I pray that his legacy lives on in his children and grandchildren. My prayers are with you Cindy, and your family. May God comfort and bless you. Even though we have not seen each other for many years, my respect and fond memories of both of you come to mind. I am honored to have known you both.
Carol (Thompson) Pack

Jerry Button

January 7, 2011

Gene was one of the Most Trustworthy and Honest people I have ever known. His block work was the best anyone ever saw. Many commented to me that his work was better than they had ever seen and they wished he worked for them. I was privelidged that he worked for me. Every fall Gene brought me cucombers and cantelope. I will truely miss Gene's Chucle and Big smile and talk'in Fish ! Jerry Button

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