Robert Phillip Salmi
February 15, 1941 - April 12, 2021
Robert Phillip Salmi of Marshall, Texas passed away at the age of 80 on April 12, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Born in San Diego on February 15, 1941, California to Swande and Hannah Salmi. Robert attended Los Sierra College in Riverside prior to attending and graduating from the College of Mortuary Sciences in Los Angeles, California. He then worked as a Funeral Director for a few years both before and after having served his country in the Army. In May of 1968 Robert met Rebecca Merritt on a blind date in San Francisco. They married on November 24, 1968 and together raised their two daughters, Heidi and Kristi. A member of the Jefferson Academy Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Robert had a passion for helping others. Most importantly, his family, Granddoggies and his cat Le Sabre. He will be remembered for lending a hand to those in need. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca Salmi, his daughters Heidi Ann Salmi and Kristi Salmi Karmy and her husband David Karmy, as well as many other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Adventist Academy Church on May 1st, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in Jefferson, Texas with a private burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Cypress Bend Adventist Elementary School or Jefferson Christian Academy. To leave online condolences to the family, please visit https://www.guardiancremation.com/obituaries/Robert-Salmi/
Robert Phillip Salmi of Marshall, Texas passed away at the age of 80 on April 12, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. Born in San Diego on February 15, 1941, California to Swande and Hannah Salmi. Robert attended Los Sierra College in Riverside prior... View Obituary & Service Information