Thomas Vernon Salger Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 13, 2026, at the age of 68, Thomas Vernon Salger (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father Larry Salger; his grandparents, Earl, Bessie Parmater, Herman and Marie "Mary" Salger; and his aunts and uncles, Viola Peterson, Arlene Kruger, Marion "Butch" Salger, Nadine Raymond, Loretta Struve, Mary Jeanne Walter, Lois Pennington, Ginny Heath, Vel Blough, Jo Warner, Nan Mussman, Cliff, Ross, Russ, Bill and Vern Parmater.
He is survived by: his mother Pat Salger (Parmater); his brother Jim Salger (Barb) of Vinton; and his nieces and nephews, Matthew Salger (Raymond Siddell) of Center Point, Sean Salger (Chelsea) of Cedar Rapids, Gavin, Reagan, Danica Salger, Keenan and Jordan Siddell. He is also survived by many other extended family members and close friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Better Together Animal Rescue, 211 West 4th Street, Vinton, Iowa 52349, http://www.bettertogetherrescue.org or Together We Achieve, 1150 27th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404, https://togetherweachieve.org's family wishes to thank the staff at Virginia Gay ER and Hospital Staff, the ICU, Heart Unit and Social Work Departments at Allen Memorial Hospital for the excellent care Tom received.
