John W. Salefski's Obituary
Jon W Salefski, 55 of Decatur died Friday Dec. 3, 2010 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Jon was born September 7, 1955, in Chicago, IL to Betty and William Salefski. He married Laura Flanigan Anderson on September 5, 1992.
Surviving are his wife Laura; mother, Betty Salefski of Decatur; daughter, April Anderson of Effingham; grandchildren, Mackenzie Anderson of Decatur; Alexis and Carson Neeley of Effingham; sister, Jane Rawlings of Decatur; special niece and nephew, Melissa and Joshua Van Dijk of Campbellville, Ontario.
Jon was a lifelong Bears fan and Cardinal fan. He enjoyed gardening with Mackenzie. He played APA pool on a senior league for Ken's A Frame, and went to Las Vegas last August to play in the national tournament. He enjoyed traveling to Canada every Christmas to spend times with Laura’s family. He spent six weeks camping along the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia.
Jon worked at Wagner Casting for 35 years, until the plant closure. He will forever be missed.
For many years Jon participated in the Polar Bear Dip in Oakville Ontario Lake Ontario New Years Day to support World Vision.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, father, William Salefski and Godmother, Bonnie Wichert.
Memorial Services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 11, 2010 in Grace United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the family. Casual attire was requested by Jon.
The family of Jon W Salefski is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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