Donald B. "Don" Salerno

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Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Donald Salerno Obituary

Salerno, Donald B. "Don" Of Mukwonago, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends on Nov. 28, 2011, at the age of 54. He is survived by his loving wife Robin (nee Guayasamin) Salerno of 22 years. Loving father of Taylor-Champman Salerno and Mekenna Salerno. Brother of Valerie (Richard) Cafarelli, Nancy Jo Salerno, and Kristine Salerno. Don is further survived by his mother-in-law Rev. Sherry Lee Calkins, his father-in-law Guido Guayasamin, Brother-in-law David (Christine Lenhardt) Guayasamin, Tammy (Andy) O'Dell, other relatives and many friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Gloria Salerno. Don was a Global Product Manager for GE Healthcare, and he opened the Mukwonago Tae Kwon Do School in Mukwonago which will be celebrating its first year anniversary on Mukwonago Midnight Magic. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Friday, December 2, at 7:00 PM, at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home in Mukwonago. Family will greet friends from 4:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Mukwonago Tae Kwon Do School in Master Don's memory.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 30, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Salerno

14 Entries

Fred Ruderman

April 1, 2025

I´m so sorry, to hear of Don´s passing (I only heard today). I played football with Don in the 1970´s. He was a good guy, friendly and upbeat. I felt badly that we lost touch over so many years and so many travels. May he RIP always
Fred Ruderman

Nurit Weiss

November 24, 2020

Dear family
We in Mennen mediacl are highly missing Don's wisdom energy amazing motivation and good nature

He pushed our company forward into the best hospitals by his continuous patience and good will

We will never forget his smile and pleasant laugh

You were lucky to have him

Paul Cody

December 8, 2011

Robin and Family,

I met Don in 1996 and we worked together for the next several years while at Quinton. I spent a great deal of time on the road with Don and got to know him very well. He was a huge support to me as he shared his wealth of Imaging Systems knowledge. I had the privilege of dining with you and Don a few times at your home, and my daughter Caitlyn was the lucky recipient of one of Don's wood working treasures. Don was a great man and will be greatly missed.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Paul Miller

December 6, 2011

Robin
I worked with Don when we were both at Quinton Cardiology. All I can say is Don was one hell of a good guy.

Chris Carr

December 5, 2011

Dear Robin and family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Don's passing last week. I met Don in 2002 when I was first starting out in healthcare IT. We worked closely with one another when he was with Mennen. Though we have not worked together in a few years, I always looked forward to catching up at the HIMSS events. He was a wonderful human being, who always spoke warmly of his family and passionately about Tae Kwon Do. I will miss him very much.

Nurit Weiss

December 5, 2011

Dear Robin and family

We were so sorry and shocked that Don, a wonderful man was not with us any more

We were very lucky to have Don as our product manager in Mennen Medical. His cleverness, patience and good smile were a huge motivation for our product which flourished under his management

All Mennen Israel is crying and missing him
We will always remember him

Our deepest sympathy to the family

Vladislav, Nurit, Amos, Gila

December 3, 2011

I am very sad to hear of Don's passing. We workied togetther at Mennen Medical, and I always knew him to have a warm smile, and a frienldy hello when we got togetther. We talked about our families and how much they meant to each of us. He is in a better place and now has no pain

Brent Roebke
Grosse Ile, Michigan

Ann Murphy

December 2, 2011

Dear Robin, TC and Mekenna,
Our love and prayers are with you. We will all, especially Maddie, miss Master Salerno's teaching and guidance.
We are so sorry for your loss.
The Murphy Family - Ann, Scott, Maddie and Samantha

December 1, 2011

Dear Robin & family,

I am shocked to hear that Don is gone from us. He is surely in a better place since he was such a good and decent man.

Don called me to join him at Mennen in November of 2003 and that decision to join the team in Philly eventually lead me to my wife Diane. We are very happy together and have Don's call thank. We met in the mid 90's while I was at Quinton and Don was with ImageComm.

Again, so sorry for your loss.

Dan Kolls

John Stevenson

December 1, 2011

Dear Robin & Family,

I'm so sad that Don has departed us. He was truly a very warm and highly intelligent person. It was invigorating and enjoyable working with him at Mennen Medical Corp. From our time working and traveling together, I know how much his family meant to him. The world was a better place with Don as part of it. He is certainly missed and will always remembered.

November 30, 2011

Although I did not know Don well,I knew him as a good and honest man.He will be well remembered.Please accept my condolances.
Wayne

Monnie Schrader

November 30, 2011

Robin and family,

I did not know Don well, but I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of him live on in your hearts forever.
My deepest sympathy.

Lori Postier

November 30, 2011

I was so very sorry to hear of Master Don's passing. I was fortunate enough to know Don through tae kwon do and share in his passion for the sport. He was always such a helpful, warm person and he will be greatly missed. My condolences.

November 30, 2011

Dear Salerno Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Don at GE. He is a wonderful person and I know he was so proud of his family. May he rest in peace and may you all find comfort in the many memories you have. Peace to all.
Dee Hanley

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