Robert G. Salentine

Bob passed away peacefully in Roseville at the age of 84 on January 2, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Portland, Ore. to Emma and Joseph Salentine he moved with his family to Oakland, CA when he was 3 years old. Soon, they moved to San Leandro where he attended St. Mary's Elementary School and St. Joseph's High School, after which he enlisted in the Army, studied engineering, and was honorably discharged in 1952. He soon went to work for Cal Trans where he worked for 20 years serving in many engineering capacities and ending his career as a districts safety engineer where he helped develop CAL OSHA. In 1972 he left State service and started his own business in Oakland and, ultimately partnered with his cousin Ed Schatzman who, in 1982, bought the business. He ended his career in his most-loved job working for a marketing group utilizing his exceptional creativity and interpersonal skills. He married Terry, the love of his life, in 1980 and happily enjoyed their blended families. They retired in 2000 to Sun City Roseville where they established many good friends and enjoyed happy times. Bob became an avid golfer and cherished his monthly poker dates with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Terry, children Karen, Steve, and Sharon Salentine, step-children Kerry Grady (Mike), and Ken Robinson, sister Shirley Hale, brother-in-law, Len Boiteux, daughter-in-law, Tere Salentine, grand-children Adam, Nathan, Joseph, Shania, and great-grandson Garrett Salentine. He was preceded in death by his son Ken (Tere), his daughter Debra Dehn (Frank), step-son, Kevin Robinson, brother Will and sister-in-law Donna, brother Joe and sister-in-law Pricilla, sister Velma Boiteux (Len), and brother-in-law, Purman Hale (Shirley). Bob was well known as having a keen sense of humor, a master of story-telling, a writer of many family and friend "toasts," a kind heart, and a devoted Christian. His kind, pleasant ways will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make any remembrances to the American Lung Association. Friends and family are welcome to attend his memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 633 Vine Street, Roseville, CA