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John Salm Obituary
Jack graduated from Hortonville High School in 1965. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Much of the time he could be found playing cards with his siblings or visiting with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking, reading, playing pool, watching movies, and going out to eat. He will be remembered as a loving, honest, kind, funny man who would do anything for family and friends.
Jack is survived by his children: Melissa Salm and Sandra (Chris) Dowds, grandchildren: Kayli (Matthew) Bellile, Amaia Lawrence, and Elijah Dowds, great grandchildren: Tegan Bellile and Rylee Bellile, siblings: Martin (Joann) Salm, Marie (Ron) Nelson, Pat Osterling, and Wendy (Henry) Van Stippen brother-in-law Gerald Bauman as well as many nieces and nephews. Jack was greeted in heaven by his parents, sisters Shirley Bauman, Margie Salm, Nancy Stueber, brother-in-law Dewey Osterling. Jack will be missed greatly by friends and family and remembered for his amazing hugs.
We would like to thank the staff at Thedacare for their care and compassion.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Jeanne Giesen
January 21, 2022
I only knew Jack for a very short time, but seemed like a very warm and caring man. So sorry for your loss.
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