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Robert Salsman

1937 - 2026

Robert Salsman obituary, 1937-2026, St. Louis, MO

BORN

1937

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin

14960 Manchester Road

Ballwin, Missouri

Robert Salsman Obituary

Life partner Richard Seaboldt preceded him in death, son of Molly Katherine Cutelli (nee Girresch) and Edward Thomas Salsman. Beloved brother of John J. Salsman, William (Mary Ann) Salsman, Stephen (Pam) Cutelli, Mark ( Denise) Cutelli and Christopher Cutelli. Uncle to Karen, Elenore, Edward, Stephen Paul, Gregory, Adam, Christy, Katie, Donna, and Joey. Cousin to William Girresch, Theresia (Girresch) Metz, Eva Marie Girresch, Carol (Stecker) Salsman, and Timmothy Salsman. Best friend to his beloved Sharon Bower, church members, and others he loved, called, and wrote often. Bob's dogs and any animal he met, along with his Faith were his heart. Donations in leu of flowers to Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter, 3901 Martha Truman, Kansas City, MO 64137, or Concordia Lutheran Church Maplewood, 7291 Sarah St., Maplewood, MO 63143. Celebration of life held February 28, 2026 at 10:00am CT. at Gambrill Gardens, 1 Strecker Road, Ellisville, MO 63011.



A Zoom Meeting will be available for those that wish to participate in the service remotely:

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Published by Kansas City Star from Feb. 15 to Feb. 27, 2026.

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