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Ralph Salyer Obituary
Ralph C. Salyer passed away this past Sunday at St. Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, IN at the age of 88. He is the only son of Joseph and Mary Salyer and was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Salyer Snook. Ralph was a lifetime resident and business owner in Hammond. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Virginia; son, Mark (Carolyn) Salyer; daughters: Kathy (Darryl) Ammon , Cindy (Chris) Batton , Lisa (Craig) Bell and Christie (Steven) Montgomery ; 11 grandchildren: Amanda Pede, Erin Salyer, Ashley Ammon, Danielle Eggers, Heather Black, Samantha Wiening, Megan DeGroot, Jessica and Rachel Bell and Brian and Patrick Montgomery; and 15 great grandchildren: Alexis, Roslyn and Tegan Pede, Gabriel, Delaney and Olivia Salyer, Kayla and Kaylee Ammon, Matthew DeGroot, Zachary and Nolan Eggers, Tyler, Addison and Lucy Black, and Lucas Wiening. Ralph will best be remembered as the owner and president of Salyer Plumbing, Inc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving the Army in the Philippine Islands before returning home to begin his career in the family plumbing business, then known as Joseph H. Salyer & Son Plumbing. A 50+ year member of Plumbers Local Union 307/210, he also served as president of the Calumet Area Plumbing Contractors Association in the early 1980's. Ralph was a 1940 graduate of Hammond High School where he was a three sport athlete in track, wrestling and football. He was a member of the 1939 state championship football team, playing both offense and defense and a member of the Pergy Club. After high school Ralph attended Purdue University in Lafayette, IN for two years to study engineering before enlisting in the Army. During the 1960's, Ralph became interested in automobile racing and was both a driver and team owner. In 1966, Ralph won the SCCA C-modified (ASR) national championship at Riverside International Raceway and was a member of Indiana Northwest Region SCCA. Ralph lived life on his own terms and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Burns Kish Funeral Home located at 5840 Hohman Ave. in Hammond, IN. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 PM. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Lung Association or a charity of your choice. www.burnskish.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Salyer
Rick Beckrich
July 7, 2010
We've lost touch over the 40 plus years I've been gone from the region, but I always considered Ralph a dear friend, and a true gentleman, off and on the track. Old Rick in Southern Maryland.
David Kontol
June 10, 2010
Please accept my condolence on the passing of Mr. Salyer. He is a great man with intergity and honor and was a role model when Mark and I were growing up. He will be missed.
June 2, 2010
My Condolences to the Family--Ralph
invented " Integrity "--He did the
Plumbing work on everything we built or
owned--A simple Handshake consummated a
deal---He will always be indelible in my memory--A wonderful Role model for his Children & Grandchildren---
Marvin B Rosenstein , Indian Wells , CA
Shirley Bianchi
June 2, 2010
Jenny, please accept my condolences at this sad time. Know that you have a lifetime of memories and Ralph is now safe in God's loving arms. Shirley & John Bianchi
Sandy Alonzo
June 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lora Miller
June 1, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Love, Lora Steve and Stephanie.
June 1, 2010
Dear Kathy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and hold them dear. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Pam (Rhew) Donovan
D.S.
June 1, 2010
He was my hero, the biggest man I ever knew. I wii keep him in my heart always.
The Grays
June 1, 2010
Mom Salyer, Lisa, Craig, Jezabell, Rach & The Rest of the Salyer Family~
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all as you endure this difficult time in your life. Although the suffering is over, the heartaches have now begun. May you all find the strength soon to replace your heartaches with all the wonderful memories and smiles that you all have.
Jamie and Chris Gill
June 1, 2010
Cathy, Lisa, Virginia, Cindy... We will not be able to attend the wake; however, we want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Your dad/husband was an honorable man and created a wonderful family! May the memories of all of the good times you had together remain in your hearts forever and ease the pain of his loss.
June 1, 2010
We appreciate the Salyer family, especially Ralph, who has been part of our lives for 3 generations. His strength, honesty and determination will be sadly missed.
Jane Cantwell Sullivan
Eddy & Patti Centkowski
May 31, 2010
our thoughts and prayers are with the Salyer Family. For as long as we have known Ralph, he has always been a strong but gentle man always caring about everyone! He has definitely enjoyed life!May he rest in Peace!
Larry Micon
May 31, 2010
Dear Salyer family, It is with great sadness we learned of Ralph's passing. He was truly a remarkable man, and a most valued and loyal friend. He never hesitated to lend a hand to those in need, and always did so with a smile. He was inspirational in his conduct in his business and personal dealings. We wish you the strength to deal with your loss, and offer our deepest sympathies. We will cherish our fond memories of all of the Salyers.
Shirley Proudfoot
May 31, 2010
Lisa, Cathy and familes; while I didn't know Ralph personally, I did know you and send our sincerest condolences to all of your family.
O'days
May 31, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
May 31, 2010
Lisa & Family: I know this road has been a difficult one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find strength within the words of your family and friends to get you through these troubled times.
All Our Love,
Tammy, Tyler, Trevor, Tanner & Trenton
Dina Morgan
May 31, 2010
May 31, 2010
I wish peace, love and comfort for you all in this time of sadness. My memories of Ralph always make me smile. In my absence I am sending you prayers and love across the miles.
Much love,
Dina Levenberg-Morgan
May 31, 2010
Dear Salyer Family: As a teenager all the way through adulthood, he inspired my love of cars and racing. I am very fortunate to have experienced his friendship when I lived in Hammond, IN. He influenced my values of family and appreciation for life, as well as having touched the lives of my friends. David Kodicek (Delray Beach, FL)
May 31, 2010
Dear Salyer Family.Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss of a special man...a one of a kind ...may he enjoy all the benefits of God's eternal home...Howard Cyrus
May 31, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss. It was a always a pleasure conducting business with Mr Salyer. That mold has been broken. Honorable man...honorable family.
The Korellis Roofing Family
Jeanne Segneri Cortez
May 31, 2010
Dear Salyer Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and hope that in the coming days and nights, all the memories you shared with him, will give all of you great comfort.
Jeanne and Michael
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