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Howard Duane Salsbury
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Howard Duane Salsbury

November 8, 1931 - October 3, 2018

RIGA- Howard Duane Salsbury, age 86, of Riga passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Vibrant Life in Temperance. He was born November 8, 1931, in Morenci, to Frank and Blanche (Borton) Salsbury. Howard graduated from Blissfield High School in 1951 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. On June 20, 1959, Howard married Colleen Goetz and they have shared 59 years together. Howard was a farmer in Riga where he raised crops and cattle. He also retired from Tecumseh Products after thirty years and had been on the Riga Fire Department. Howard enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling with his family. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; sons, Dan Salsbury of Riga and Brad Salsbury of Baldwin, MI; grandchildren, Sara, Shayne, Jenna and Jack; and many nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Reid and Ned. Funeral services for Howard will take place on Monday, October 8, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Wagley Funeral Home Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield, with Dianna Raine officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #325 and VFW Post #1584. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation be made to Great Lakes Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

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RIGA- Howard Duane Salsbury, age 86, of Riga passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Vibrant Life in Temperance. He was born November 8, 1931, in Morenci, to Frank and Blanche (Borton) Salsbury. Howard graduated from Blissfield High School... View Obituary & Service Information

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