Salas, Richard G. Age 75 late of the East Side. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Ratajczak) for 23 years; dearest father of Jeanette (David) Goodwin; grandfather of Grace; dear brother of Mary (late Abel) Ramirez, Dolores (Carlos) Gonzalez, Joanne (Jimmy) Flores, Carmella (late Rick) Summey and Paul Salas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of U.S. Army Vietnam War. Member of Munster, IN VFW Post #2697. Past Master-Member Glenburnie Lodge #213 AFAM in Glenburnie, MD. Member of Munster Christian Church Munster, IN. Visitation Thursday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, April 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave. Chicago. Pastors Jeff Bulthuis & Pastor Herm Schutt, officiating. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery Calumet Park, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Heart Association in Richard's name would be appreciated. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 18, 2017.

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