Ronald Gene Saltz

Ronald Gene Saltz

May 18, 1927 – December 31, 2022

On December 31, 2022 our Dad, Ron Saltz “Papa Saltz” went home peacefully to his Heavenly Father surrounded by his loving family.

Dad was born in Peru, Indiana on May 18, 1927 to Herman D. Saltz and Thelsa Lucille Schaffer Saltz. He graduated from Peru High School in the class of 1945. Upon graduation, he joined the Army and was stationed in the Phillippines as a medic during World War II. After his discharge from the Army, his sister introduced him to our mom, Mollie Jean Mygrant. They were married for 54 years until her passing at the young age of 72 from Alzheimers on March 19, 2002.

Dad is also preceded in death by his brother, Richard Saltz and sister, Beverley Trower. Dad is survived by all of his daughters; Diana (Randy) Smith, Deborah (Dennis) Wortham, Thelsa (Jim) King, and Pamela (Dean) Cain. He is also survived 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, his baby sister, Barbara Bridegroom, his companion, Liz O’Donnell, and his fur babies, Chico, Buffy, Lucy, and Barney.

Dad was employed by Thrush Products for 42 years where he was a product design engineer. During this time, he attended Chicago Technical College completing courses in industrial and mechanical design.

After retirement, he and our mom moved to Arcadia, Indiana and then to Indianapolis to be closer to his daughters. During this time he worked at Quality Farm & Fleet Supply, Sullivan’s Hardware, and Toys R Us.

Dad enjoyed cooking and trying out new recipes. He loved a good beef manhattan and a nice glass of wine, along with an occasional cocktail!

Dad was a truly talented and gifted guitarist, where is played in several bands for over 60 years. He was still playing his guitar almost up to the very end! Dad, “Papa Saltz” will be missed terribly, but we have comfort in knowing he is now with our mom and maybe even driving a car again!

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Community North Home Hospice Care Team. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Indianapolis and the Alzheimers Association.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 11am to 1pm at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service will follow at 1pm with Chaplain Rob Mifflin officiating. Burial will take place next to his wife, Mollie, at Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana. Military Rites will be provided by the Miami County Military Rites Team.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

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