Funeral Details

Joel H. Saltzman born on January 17, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his Beloved wife Martha H. Saltzman (Selingo), Daughter Ashbrooke A. Saltzman, Sisters Debbie Jacobs (Bill); Karyn Lerner (Jay)
Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews

He was predeceased in death by his father Donald H. Saltzman and his mother Anita F. Saltzman (Brandt)

He attended and graduated from Walker Elementary School, Skiles Middle School; Skokie Valley Traditional Synagogue and Evanston Township High School. Following completion of his studies at Skokie Valley Traditional Synagogue Joel was Bar Mitzvahed on March 11, 1972. He graduated with a BA from the University of Arizona at the Tucson campus, where he met his college sweetheart and eventual wife. He worked for Old World Industries/Indorama Ventures for over 40 years rising to the level of CEO.

His interests include the following: He participated in little league as a pitcher; He was both a cub scout and boy scout; he was an avid self-taught lifelong guitar player. He loved his constant companions Stella and Lolla the family Siamese cats. Joel was the ultimate horse-show dad. Recently he took up recreational boating and fishing at his home on the lake.

The Saltzman family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to wonderful caregiver Symon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (www.npcf.us). To attend the funeral live stream, please visit our website. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 11 AM at Chicago Jewish Funerals, 195 North Buffalo Grove Road (One Block North of Lake Cook Road), Buffalo Grove. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com