Earl Dean Salyer, age 68, of Kendallville, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at his residence. Dean was born in Plymouth, Indiana on April 12, 1955 to the late Earl D. Salyer and Ruthie Alice (Jolley) Salyer. He graduated from South Central Community High School. He married Carolyn Gean Manns on January 15, 2003 in Albion.
Survivors include:
Wife, Carolyn Salyer of Kendallville.
Son, Stephen and Samantha Chavez of Phoenix, Arizona.
Stepson, Jason and Jennifer Howard of Westfield, Indiana.
Stepson, Nathan Howard and Heather Simms of Denim, Indiana.
Grandchildren: Sabrina, Ken and Anastasia Chavez; Xavier and Elijah Chavez; Jaxon Howard, Jaron Howard, Kaylee Howard, Jadyn Howard, Harlan Howard and Emma Sims.
Brother, Ernie and Donna Salyer of North Judson, Indiana.
Niece, Amber and Brian Berg of North Judson.
Niece, Ashley and Kyle Terry of North Judson.
Niece, Alicia and Nick Grezenko of North Judson.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home. There will be no funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family.