Carl J. Salyer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

KOONTZ LAKE- Carl Jay Salyer, 77, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 at his home. Carl was born November 17, 1939 in Williamson, WV to Virgil and Pheobe (Arnett) Salyer and lived in the area since 1964. Carl was a retired employee of Hess Industries, Niles, MI. On June 20, 1964 in Knox, IN, he was married to the former Cookie Long. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Cookie; daughters, Carlene (David) Schindler and Carey (Jeff) Seals; grandchildren, Ryan Seals, Tiffany Schindler, Kayley Seals, Victoria Schindler and Taylor Collins; great-granddaughter, Madelyn Rose Schindler; sister, Etta Jean Lowe; and a special thank you to his nephews, Wesley Potts and Billy Salyer and sister-in-law, Johnnie Ruth Potts for their help and support during Carl's illness. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and two sisters. Carl loved his life at Koontz Lake and cherished his family. He always had a kind word or good advise. His door was always open to family and friends. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, boxing, poker and pull tabs at Time Out. He was always the last one to leave work and the first one there. He instilled his hard work ethic in his children and grandchildren. He was a diehard Michigan fan and for anyone against Notre Dame. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, July 28, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. EDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel where friends may visit with the family from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be given to the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Carl J. Salyer

November 17, 1939 - July 22, 2017