Robert James Salyers, 45, of Flint, formerly of of Franklin Park, IL, died suddenly Thursday September 13, 2018. He was born August 16, 1973 in Elgin, IL to parents Robert and Judith (Kupstis) Salyers.
Rob loved working with his hands building things, at the age of 12 he started out spending summers in the Lapeer Area working in construction with his cousins Robert and Donald Bertram. He spent most of his life working in construction; building pole barns, decks and mostly residential roofing.
Mr. Salyers is survived by his son: Robert James Salyers, Jr. of Shelby Twp, mother: Judy Salyers of Franklin Park, IL, dear friend: William Goode of Flint, sister: Shona (Scott) Hedke of Franklin Park, IL, nieces: Hannah; Jillian; Brooke, uncle: Frank Kupstis of Elmwood Park, IL and several Bertram family members in Lapeer County.
Rob was preceded in death by his father: Robert Lee Salyers and grandparents: Frank and Julia Kupstis.
The family has been trusted Muir Brothers funeral home, Lapeer with cremation. No formal service will be held at this time.
Condolences and memories may be left at MuirBrothersLapeer.com
