Daniel John Salzer

Daniel John Salzer passed away on March 10, 2020, at the age of 86. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a resident of Old Metairie for 59 years. He was the son of the late Ralph N. Salzer, and Celeste A. Salzer. He was predeceased by his brother, Ralph F. Salzer, and survived by his sister, Elizabeth S. Bellipanni. He was married to the late Ethel O. Salzer for more than 46 years, and they had two children, Jeffrey D. Salzer, and Ellen S. Horak (Gary). His son and daughter blessed him with two grandchildren, Joshua D. Salzer, and Ashley Horak. Following the death of his wife, he was blessed for 12 years with his fiancé Patricia H. Schmidt. He was also survived by his niece and goddaughter, Ann B. Emanuel, as well as nephews and another niece. He was an alter boy at Annunciation Church, and later graduated from St. Aloysius High School, where he excelled in football and track. He then attended and graduated from Loyola University in New Orleans, where he received a BBA degree and was a graduate ROTC student. He proudly served for 12 years in the United States Army, the Army Reserve, and the Louisiana National Guard, being honorably discharged from service as a First Lieutenant. He also helped bring the first Junior Olympics to New Orleans on behalf of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He retired from Gallo Wine Company of Louisiana after more than 30 years of service as its Vice President and General Manager. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 21, 2020, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 2:00 p.m. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.