Edward Lino John Saldana

Visitation will be held at the Runge Mortuary on Friday January 17, 2025 from 2-4pm with services immediately following. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.

Edward was born on August 15, 1953 in Waukegan, IL, the son of Edward and Betty (Lynn) Saldana. On January 20, 1973 he was united in marriage to Debra Entsminger in Davenport, IA. He worked for many years in cabinetry later transitioning into machining before retiring in 2010.

Ed loved going camping, playing cards, gardening, bowling, and spending time with his family, most of all his grandchildren.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Debra Saldana; children, James “Chachi” (Erin) Saldana and Chris (Jennifer) Saldana; grandchildren, Zachary (Megan), Tyler, Caitlyn, Samantha, Leland, and Michael; siblings, Tina Daufeldt, Candace (Mark) Green, John Weldy, Dawn Schwering, Cassie (Olaf) Hessler, and Juan Saldana; along with many family members he loved so much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Betty; and brother, Edward Saldana, Jr.