Janet Salak Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Janet Salak of Columbus, Nebraska, who passed away on March 6, 2024. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by : her husband Donald Salak of Schuyler; her parents, Otto Tanke and Dorthea Tanke; and her siblings, Virginia Fullerton, Tommy Tanke, Jimmy Tanke, Keith Tanke, Kenny Tanke and Rollie Tanke.
She is survived by : her children, Donald Salak (Sharon), Darryl Salak, Debra Shannon (Joe), David Salak and Denise Schaecher (Michael); and her sister Linda Love of Cozad. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She used her love of clearance shopping as an opportunity to help those less fortunate- often donating car loads of newly purchased coats, hats, mittens, and school supplies to local charities in Columbus. Make a Wish Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and Tunnel to Towers were also charities important to her.
