Kenneth (Kenny) Sallee

Kenneth Earl Sallee, age 78, a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at 3:50 pm on Friday, August 14th, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Regional Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. He retired from the USDA Forest Service and was also a cattle rancher. He was also a US military veteran who served in the National Guard.

He is survived by his wife Linda Sallee of Wayne City, IL; a son Earl (wife Stacey) Sallee of Rapid City, SD; a step son Marty (wife Janean) Rawls of Wayne City, IL; three step daughters: Tina (husband Barney) Ottema of New Castle, WY; Stacy Griffith (IL) and Misty Griffith (IL); 13 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers: Harold (wife Jill) Sallee of Rapid CIty, SD; and Cecil (wife Beverly) Sallee of North Platt, NE; two sisters: Cathy (husband Clifford) Scheline of Reggins Past, ID; and Cris Reutner of Casper, WY.

In accordance with the family’s wishes, Mr. Sallee will be cremated and there will be no local services.

The Richardson Funeral Home in Wayne City, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.