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DONALD SALO Obituary
Donald G. Salo Sr. (Don) died on November 2, 2015, of injuries and complications from a car accident. He was born on May 14, 1933, in Pequaming, Michigan, a town owned by Henry Ford. He graduated from L'Anse High School in 1951, and was drafted into the Army for the Korean War. He attended Bristol College.
He remained in the Army where he later received a Regular Army commission as a Warrant Officer. During his 23 years in the Army he served in Germany, as well as Korea and a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal as well as various other medals during his distinguished career. After retirement, he was Sales Manager for Thomas Industries in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Upon his retirement from Thomas Industries, he moved back to L'Anse and with his wife, Judy. They took on the project of remodeling a cottage on Lake Superior using the skills his father, a carpenter, had taught him. Several years later, they moved back to Tennessee, and then to Florida.
He was a proud veteran, as well as member of the VFW, American Legion, MOAA, and Abiding Savior Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling, working in his yard, and camping, as well as completing countless projects around the house.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy; four sons, Donald G. Jr. (Stacey), Lorton, VA; Robert (Christine), Glen Allen, VA; Gerald Salo (Teresa), Bristow, VA; and Edward (Jennifer) of Jonesboro, AR; and one daughter, Carolyn Bailey (Stuart), Clarksville, TN; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ellen Maki and Jenny Janda.
Visitation will be at 3:00 pm and funeral service at 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 9700 W. Newberry Road in Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alachua County Humane Society.
Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601. 352-376-5361.
www.milamfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD SALO
Ray Hooper
October 29, 2023
I have to smile when I think about you and I going car shopping and getting in a sports car in a Johnson City dealership and we had to get the salesman to help us get out :) I miss you my friend!
Ray Hooper
October 29, 2022
Miss you my friend!
October 30, 2016
I am addressing this to you Don. I know you are in Paradise now and we all miss you. But,I want you know I am anxious to see you in Heaven when it is my turn. Hope you were able to meet Claude. Very much love,
Ruthann Hodgson and Family
Linda Hughes
November 7, 2015
Judy, I am so sorry to here about Don! I ready enjoyed being your neighbor when you lived in Boone Hiill! Thoughts and prayers for you and your family!
Roger Wheatley
November 6, 2015
Judy, we was so sorry to hear about Don! He seemed to be such a kind & happy man! I enjoyed talking to u both the last time u was in the park I guess! I'm sure heaven just gained another rose! Just take comfort in knowing u will see him again very soon! Our prayer is that God will comfort u with His great love in the days & weeks a head! Roger & Traci Wheatley
November 5, 2015
thursay, I was deeply saddened to find
this on facebook this morning. My
love and sympathy to you and your family,
Judy. Love Karla Schalker
November 5, 2015
Judy and Family, our prayers are with you during this sad time. Don was such an amazing guy. Although he was very sick, he always had a smile. He will be sadly missed. Duane and Mary Helen Clowers, Greeneville, Tennessee
November 5, 2015
May our Heavenly Father (Psalms 83:18) comfort and strengthen the family during this most difficult time of great sorrow.
Sincere Condolences.
Ruthann Hodgson
November 4, 2015
Dear Judy & Family,
We light a candle to remind us of the brightness he has brought into our lives. Our love and prayers to you and your family
Nancy Salo Haanpaa
November 4, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ray & Judy Hooper
November 4, 2015
Judy please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
We love you very much and we will miss our wonderful friend Don!
November 4, 2015
Our prayers are with you and all of your family.
Jerry and JoJo Marinich
November 4, 2015
He will be so missed by all. What a great guy...we always enjoyed his visits when he came back to Lanse...Sorry for your loss...
Carl & Arlene Genske
November 4, 2015
We will all miss him. So sorry for your loss, Judy. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We had hoped to come down for the service tomorrow but the Community Chorus is doing the Veterans Concert tomorrow evening and I need to be there to sing. I'm sure Don wouldn't mind that it is for all Veterans...HUGS.
Beverley Piacente
November 4, 2015
Papa, you will be loved and missed greatly.
Don Miles
November 4, 2015
Judy,
We are so sorry to hear about Don. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Don and Donna Miles
Outdoor Resorts at Gatlinburg
November 4, 2015
Condolences and our thoughts and prayers sent to Don's family from TN friends, Ron and Judy Murphy.
Toni Kay Thompson
November 4, 2015
So sorry for your family's loss, Judy. He led a full life, with you as his companion.
November 4, 2015
jack and helen brusino rest in peace dear campground friend
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