STEELEVILLE - Jeffrey Michael Salger, age 41, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 5, 2023.  Jeff was born August 24, 1982, to Michael C, & Tamara S. (Fedderke) Salger.  He was their pride & joy being the 4th generation Salger son.  Jeff loved his job at Casey's, his co-workers, & the customers! He greeted each and every one with a smile, kind words and sometimes a hug! Jeff would be surprised to see how many people cared!  Jeff attended St. Mark's Lutheran School and was confirmed in the Christian faith on March 31, 1996.  He graduated from St. Mark's in 1996 and was a 2000 graduate of Steeleville High School.  He attended Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-concentration in Economics finance.

Jeff also had a love for the theater and was very talented.  He performed in numerous musical productions for the Sparta Community Chorus, the St. Mark's Dinner Theater and at various Theater Companies in the St. Louis area.

Jeff loved to sing and share his love for music too. He performed at several weddings and was a member of St. Mark's Adult Choir.

Jeffrey is survived by his parents Michael & Tamara Salger, a sister Jennifer Cole and 2 wonderful nieces Gracelynn & Lyllian Cole all of Steeleville.  Aunt Darlene & husband Scott Wittenborn of Ruma, Aunt Diane & husband David Niemeyer and Aunt Sandra Fortner all of Steeleville.

Jeff is also survived by several close cousins, their families and many friends and coworkers who will miss him greatly.

He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Carl & Grace Salger, maternal grandparents Donald & Marilyn Fedderke and Uncle Clay Fortner.

Visitation is Sunday, October 8 from 5:00-8:00 pm and Monday, October 9 from 7:30-9:00 am at Wilson's Funeral Home.  Services will be Monday, October 9 at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Harriss officiating.

A college fund account has been established at 1st National Bank of Steeleville for memorials to be for Jeffrey's nieces whom were his pride and joy, Gracelynn & Lyllian Cole or memorials can be made to donor's choice.