Robert Salinas

Sometimes there are people that come into your life and leave an indelible impression. Fills a void you never knew existed until they leave again. Such a person was Robert Salinas, who left us in much sadness on the 26th of February to be with those of his family who had gone before him.

Robert was born on June 22nd, 1951, to Pablo and Josephine Salinas in Racine, Wisconsin, where he resided all his life. The eldest of the six Salinas children, he lived most of his life on Ehlert Street with his brother Ruben. Robert was known for his passion for all things cultural and could recite famous quotes from movies and TV shows as easily as he could recall the stats of André the Giant or Michael Jordan. A lover of all forms of music from Elvis to Verdi, one could often find Robert swaying to his old radio in his room or, during his younger days, at his drum set. He was also a big fan of game shows and always tried to compete with the contestants on Jeopardy.

Robert was a free spirit and a fun-loving man who always gave a handshake, salute, or tip of his Cubs baseball cap to anyone who visited. Always eager to discuss popular culture, he had a smile for one and all. He enjoyed baseball in the summers and visiting the local festivals in Racine, where live music would play or food could be tasted. An avid collector, and his room was filled with posters and memorabilia of Elvis and magazines of varying kinds, even an LP or two from some of his favorite artists.

Robert was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond, Richard, and Ruben, as well as his parents. He is survived by his sisters Rosalinda Salinas-Hultman (Jan) and Rita Salinas-Lonergan (Daniel), and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues, friends, and neighbors.

Relatives and friends are invited to share memories and refreshments with the family at the funeral home Saturday, March 8, 2025, 1-3 pm. In honor of Robert please dress as if you are going to an Elvis concert. At 3 pm all are invited to Island Park Bridge to honor Robert by placing a flower in the river.

Memorials to Careers Industries have been suggested.

We are sure we shall never forget Robert Salinas or the bond that there was among us.