STEELEVILLE - George A. Salger, 88, of Steeleville passed away at 1:22 am, Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the Memorial Hospital in Chester.

George was born on September 21, 1935, in Campbell Hill, Illinois, the son of Arnold and Anna Higgerson Salger.. He married Erna May Mayer on September 21, 1963, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill. He was retired from Captain Mine, Percy, Illinois. George was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, the Steeleville Eagles Aerie 3960, and U M W of A Local 1392. George was an avid sports man and hunter.

George is survived by his wife, Erna May Salger of Steeleville; 3 children, Diane Salger Kirby of Steeleville, David Salger of Steeleville, and Dale Salger of Steeleville; 2 grandchildren, Megan Cross and Lauren Salger; 3 great grandchildren, Jacob Cross, Mason Cross, and Alexander Cross; 3 sisters, Alma June Knop of Steeleville, Catherine Mayer of Steeleville, and Loretta Baiter of Farina, IL; and 1 brother, Junior Salger of Salem, IL.

George was preceded in death by his Parents; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 am, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, with Rev. Mark Harriss officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, on Friday, where friends may call from 6 pm until 8 pm, and on Saturday from 7:30 am until 9 am, then from 10 am until 11 am at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.