Charles Salken

SALKEN, Charles, 93, passed away May 7, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Rosalind "Roz" Salken. He is survived by his children, Bonnie Katzenberg (Norman), Kenny Salken (Wendy Kreuter); grandchildren, Jeremy Salken, Jonathan and Sami Katzenberg, Elise and Isabel Salken; sister, Ray Salken; brother-in-law, Fred Siegel; and many nieces and nephews. Charlie was born in Philadelphia on November 3, 1917 and raised in Richmond where he graduated from John Marshall High School. He served in WWII and then married the love of his life, Roz and settled back in Richmond. A grocery store merchant for most of his life, he loved golfing and retired to Florida, which he loved dearly, to pursue his passion. A special thanks to his caregivers, Frechena Howard and Diane Allen for all the love and care they gave our dad over the past three years. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at B'Nai Sholom at Greenwood Cemetery, Richmond Virginia. Online condolences may be made at www.blileys.com


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.