Name: Visitation for Rudy C. Salem
Start: 2021-11-12T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-12T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel

Rudy C. Salem

Sioux City

Rudy C. Salem, 91, of Sioux City passed away Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at his residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Holy Cross-St. Michael Catholic Church with Father David Hemann officiating. Visitation with the family present will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday with a Vigil Service held at 7 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapel.com.

Rudy was born June 8, 1930, in Ida Grove, Iowa, the son of Ed and Sophie Salem. He graduated from Trinity High School in 1947. Rudy enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1953. Rudy married Mary F. Bendixen on June 11, 1955, in Sioux City. To this union, five children were born. Mary preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2006, in Sioux City.

Rudy worked at Toy National Bank, Playtex, and local radio stations. In 1965, Rudy was Personnel Director at St. Joseph Hospital for three and a half years. Then he was the first personnel director for St. Luke's Medical Center for six years. He then moved to St Vincent's and then transitioned to Marian Health Center. In 1983, he and Mary started Rudy Salem Employment Agency.

For 30 years he was play-by-play radio announcer for local high school and college sports for both boys and girls. He was known for his terms, Mama Mia, Sudy Ralem & Lebanese Lovelies, and always signed off on the air with "Goodnight, Sister David, whoever you are!" Rudy also was a public speaker and emcee for various dinners and events. He enjoyed playing golf and watching all sports. Rudy was a member of the American Legion, Two Rivers Golf Club, and St. Michael Catholic Church where he was an usher.

Survivors include his children Steve Salem of Sioux City, Cathy (Dennis) Fay of Scottsdale, Ariz., Mary (Dave) Edwards of Winfield, Iowa, Sandy (Kurt) Witte of Charlotte, N.C., and Joe (Amy) Salem of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 12 grandchildren Caitlin, Jill, Sophia, John, Jeff, Sam, Jake, Grace, Sarah, Michael, Eli, and Anna; six great-grandchildren; and a brother Dick (Lori) Salem of Sioux City.

Rudy was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mary; and brothers Eli, Don, Bob, and Roy.

Memorial Contributions may be given to Trinity Heights or Holy Cross Parish, St. Michael Catholic Church.

In the words of Rudy Salem, "Mama Mia, What A Life!"

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Published by Sioux City Journal from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10, 2021.

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Richard & Judy Ellis

November 2, 2022

Steve and Dick and Lori,
Iknew Rudy as most through the parish and radio. Then after graduation in 1975 from Bishop Heelan Iknew him from working with him at St.Joe Hospital. He was always kind to me and a wonderful HR person!!!! Mama Mia what a life.
And as usual Good Night Sister David whereever you are?-Our Love to you allRick and Judy Ellis

Ron and Debi Heaton

November 13, 2021

We have known Rudy for years through sports and his excellent broadcasts and in purchasing my parents house on Cheyenne he will truly be missed Prayers to your entire family

Eternal Friendship Remembrance Bouquet - VASE INCLUDED

The Donohue Family

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Timothy Brunell

November 10, 2021

I am very sorry for the family´s loss i first met Rudy when I played football for Sioux City North than I saw him in different situations and he never forgot how we met a very fine man . The good Lord has found his football and basketball play by play person very fine man . Lord please wrap your arms around his family as they go through this hard time together. Tim Brunell.

Richard Ellis

November 9, 2021

My prayers are with you all. May God Bless you all!

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Tom Neff Heelan Class of 1971

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Frankie Gilman Kirkwood

November 8, 2021

I remember Rudy helping me set up an account at the bank in 1948...he was so nice ...

Tom Goodman

November 7, 2021

I will miss Rudy - he was a great person. He broadcast many of my Sioux City North basketball games back in the 70's and 80's. I still have the VCR tapes of Rudy doing our state tournament games and have showed them to many players over the years. Everyone has enjoyed listening to Rudy doing the play by play. He has been over to my house with Mary after games to attend get to gathers. GREAT FRIEND, may you R.I.P.

Michael Hanlon

November 7, 2021

I obtained one of my High School jobs thru Rudy Salem when he was the Personnel Director at St. Joe Hospital. Later, Rudy hired me on at St. Lukes, closer to my home, when he was the Personnel Director there. Years later, he provided me with great advice on choosing a career. He was one of a kind, quite the character and, Mamma Mia, he'll certainly be missed,

Stuart Kappes

November 7, 2021

My heart goes out to the family. I miss the visits and talks we had when he walked the tunnels at St. Lukes Hospital for exercise. He will me missed.

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