Gary was born in Silver Lake on June 17, 1945 and was one of six Salyer children. He was a 1963 graduate of Silver Lake High School. Later, he was a graduate of Indianapolis' Porter College and of the Indiana University School of Real Estate.
Many would remember Gary from his career in Real Estate. He was the longtime owner of Warsaw Real Estate Service, later partnering with CBRE and eventually with Bradley Company before retiring. His office was longtime located in the former US Post Office on South Lake Street in Warsaw. He is also remembered for his friendly, social demeanor and for always finding the best in everyone he met.
Gary was also very active in the community as a member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the Kosciusko Board of Realtors – in both roles he served in numerous offices and board positions throughout the years. He enjoyed golfing and loved sports of all kinds. He was often known for cheering on the underdog. He was a fan of IU Basketball and sweet treats like chocolate covered cake doughnuts. Most importantly, he was a kind, gentle person with a giving, caring spirit; his children remember him as "the best dad ever." He knew the Lord and was a longtime member of First Christian Church, Warsaw where he also served as an Elder.
On November 30, 1973, Gary was married to the love of his life, Carol. Carol (Bowers) Salyer survives at home in Warsaw. Also surviving are two daughters: Dianna Poppe (husband, Darren) of Rockford, OH and Kathy Connors (husband, Tim) of Warsaw; eight grandchildren: Nicole Marsillett of Warsaw, Chadd Shumaker of Warsaw, Todd Shumaker of Warsaw, Michael Connors of Fort Wayne, Joshua Poppe of Rockford, Ryan Connors (wife, Kristen) of Warsaw, Nate Poppe (wife, Arielle) of Fort Wayne and Ethan Poppe of Rockford; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter and brother, Bob Salyer (wife, Treva) of Nappanee. He was preceded in passing by his parents and four siblings: brothers, Billy, Cecil and Gale and a sister, Erma.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw
Gary was born in Silver Lake on June 17, 1945 and was one of six Salyer children. He was a 1963 graduate of Silver Lake High School. Later, he was a graduate of Indianapolis' Porter College and of the Indiana University School of Real Estate.
Many would remember Gary from his career in Real Estate. He was the longtime owner of Warsaw Real Estate Service, later partnering with CBRE and eventually with Bradley Company before retiring. His office was longtime located in the former US Post Office on South Lake Street in Warsaw. He is also remembered for his friendly, social demeanor and for always finding the best in everyone he met.
Gary was also very active in the community as a member of the Kiwanis Club and a member of the Kosciusko Board of Realtors – in both roles he served in numerous offices and board positions throughout the years. He enjoyed golfing and loved sports of all kinds. He was often known for cheering on the underdog. He was a fan of IU Basketball and sweet treats like chocolate covered cake doughnuts. Most importantly, he was a kind, gentle person with a giving, caring spirit; his children remember him as "the best dad ever." He knew the Lord and was a longtime member of First Christian Church, Warsaw where he also served as an Elder.
On November 30, 1973, Gary was married to the love of his life, Carol. Carol (Bowers) Salyer survives at home in Warsaw. Also surviving are two daughters: Dianna Poppe (husband, Darren) of Rockford, OH and Kathy Connors (husband, Tim) of Warsaw; eight grandchildren: Nicole Marsillett of Warsaw, Chadd Shumaker of Warsaw, Todd Shumaker of Warsaw, Michael Connors of Fort Wayne, Joshua Poppe of Rockford, Ryan Connors (wife, Kristen) of Warsaw, Nate Poppe (wife, Arielle) of Fort Wayne and Ethan Poppe of Rockford; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter and brother, Bob Salyer (wife, Treva) of Nappanee. He was preceded in passing by his parents and four siblings: brothers, Billy, Cecil and Gale and a sister, Erma.
Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw
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