Donald L. Saltsman (December 15, 1933 – July 3, 2014)[1] was an American politician from Peoria, Illinois.[2]
Don Saltsman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| In office 1981–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Lou Sumner |
| Succeeded by | Ricca Slone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1933 Peoria, Illinois |
| Died | July 3, 2014 |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Illinois Central College University of Illinois |
Born in Peoria, Illinois,[2] Saltsman went to Illinois Central College and the University of Illinois.[3] He was a firefighter for the City of Peoria from 1956 to 1984. For 12 years he served as the President of Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Local 50, the union representing Peoria fire fighters.[1]
Saltsman was elected to the 92nd District seat of the Illinois House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1980, taking office in 1981 and remaining until he was narrowly defeated in the 1996 Democratic primary election by Ricca Slone.[2]
He died in Peoria, Illinois[2] and buried at Peoria's Resurrection Mausoleum.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Donald L. Saltsman". Houston, Texas: Service Corporation International. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ^ a b c d Bruch, Thomas (July 3, 2014). "Don Saltsman, longtime Peoria state rep, dies at 80". Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
- ^ "Representative, 92nd District: Donald L. Saltsman, D - Peoria". Illinois Blue Book, 1995-1996. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 111.
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