William “Bill” Salmon passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home in Des Moines, IA at the
age of 90. Due to the Covid -19 pandemic, the family is planning private services. His final resting place
will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
William Charles Salmon was born December 31, 1929 ai Perry, Iowa the son of George W. and Martha
Ann (Atwood) Salmon. He grew up and attended schools in Perry and graduated from Perry High School.
Bill married Barbara Joan Riffle on October 20, 1950 in Papillion, Nebraska. Bill entered the United States
Navy on January 15, 1951 and was honorably discharged on September 3, 1954.
Bill pursued a career in education after graduating from college. Bill and Barb lived in several different
communities until returning to Perry where he was a school administrator until his retirement. After
thirty years back in Perry, they moved to Des Moines in 2000. They spent several of their retirement
years in Arizona during the winter months.
Bill was an active member of the West Des Moines Christian Church.
Preceding Bill in death were his parents; wife, Barb on September 2, 2017; eight sisters and two
brothers.
Bill is survived by his son, Gary (Pam) Salmon of Grimes, IA; daughters Sydney (Greg) Otte of York, PA
and Jennifer (Gary) Rodriguez of Des Moines, IA; grandchildren Rachel, Nathan, Samantha Sophia, Ethan
and great -grandchildren Madison, Austin, Stella and two sisters Martha McDowell of Woodward, IA and
Leone Boruff of Omaha, NE.
Sympathy notes and memorials in Bill’s name may be mailed to Murdock Funeral Home, Perry, IA.
Online condolences may be sent to murdockfuneralhome.net