Ruben Salazar, age 60 of Mount Clemens, passed away late Tuesday evening at McLaren Macomb, Mount Clemens.

He was born March 2, 1960 to Juan and Leonor (Pedraza) Salazar in Detroit, Michigan. On August 25, 1984 Ruben was united in marriage with Presiliana Aleman at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens.

Ruben was employed for over 20 years as a shipping leader for Schaller Corporation. He enjoyed music, and was a drummer in a band with his father, siblings and nephews. Ruben loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Presiliana; children, Annalicia (Timothy) Terry, Ruben (Jamie) Salazar Jr., Regina Salazar; grandchildren, Teagen Grace Terry and Mila Rose Terry; siblings, Maria (Paul) Harper, Grace (Jim) Curtis, Yolanda (Phil) Orzechowski, Juan (Gloria) Salazar, Patricia (Rudy) Pena, Imelda (Rene) Pena, Bertha Salazar, Martha (Rudy) Torres, Humberto (Yolanda) Salazar, Sonia (Jeff) Keko, many nieces and nephews, and a host of cousins and friends. Ruben was predeceased by his parents, Juan and Leonor; sister, Patricia Pena; nieces, Rosa Maria Saenz and Alyssa Renee Pena.

Visiting hours will be from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions only 25 people are allowed in the funeral home at one time. Masks must be worn at all times, covering your mouth and nose. Please keep visiting to a minimum as to allow others time to pay their respects.

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