William R. Salem   October 22, 1934 – March 23, 2019

He leaves behind his Loving wife of 62 years Bertha ( Lord) Salem; His Sons Timothy, John ( Jax), Daniel( Irene), Robert( Mary), Terence(Germa). Sister Alice (Salem) Mikesina. Preceded in Death by brothers Richard and Thomas. Grandfather of 15 and Great Grandfather of 27.

William R Salem October 22, 1934- March 23, 2019

William (Bill) Was Married to his Loving wife Bertha for 62 years. He shared so many memories with his wife and children. He raised his five boys Timothy, John, Daniel, Robert and Terence with a home filled with love. He taught his sons everything that they needed to know in life to make them the men they are today. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke everyone listened.

William worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for 19 years. He did many trades after working for the railroad. Once he finally retired, being the work horse that he was, he walked into a local hardware store and got a part time job. He finally retired fully at the age of 82.

William was a Ham Radio operator for over 30 years. Some may know his call sign N8MXU.  His biggest passions were his family and camping. He traveled all over with his wife and children. About 10 years ago it was time to stop traveling, he and his wife decided it was time to permanent camp.  They chose a campground that they had frequented in their travels. They spent 10 years making new friends at Town and County, and still keeping in contact with the camping club that they had been a part of for years.

William was a proud father and grandfather of his son Timothy and his two children Megan (Melly) and Micheal, John ( Jax) and his two children Sandi( Josh)  and JD (Andrea), Daniel and his children Sabrina( Wil), Christopher(Dena), Nicci ( Anthony), Ian(Crystal), Gordon (Lindsey), Robert and his children Zak, Gabby and Banyon, Josh and Penelope, and Terry and his son Eli.

William was the proud Great Grandfather of; Xailla, Liam, Sean, Deirdre, Lucille(great, great granddaughter), Mira, Zephyr, Kai, Kayden, Kane, Kodi, Emily, Emma, Mason, Bellamy, Skyla, Serenity, Trinity, Kristopher, Charity, Bret, Joseph, Chase, Lilly, Jocelyn, Rylee and one on the way.

William has also left behind his youngest sister Alice and has joined his brothers in heaven Richard and Thomas.

Our Father has left an amazing legacy behind. His memory will live on through the heart and eyes of his children and all the grandchildren. He was the glue that has kept us all together, making us the loving family we are today. As our hearts break that he is no longer with us, he has left us with so many memories that will keep us all going until we will meet again.

Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 27, Mary Queen of the Apostles Church (6455 Engle Rd. Brook Park) at 9:30 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS TUESDAY 3-7 P.M.