Memorial
Stewart R. Salter, 63 of Cedar Rapids died at his home on Tuesday July 19, 2016. Services at 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom from 5 to 8 PM on Friday.
Survivors include a daughter Amie (Jes) Havlik of Cedar Rapids, 3 sons Damon of Shellsburg, Clinton of Cedar Rapids and Dustin (Lisa) of Hiawatha; his mother Jean Salter (Bill Wendel) of Cedar Rapids; a sister Renea (Denny) Solmonson of Lisbon and a brother Scott (Christine) of Robins. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Brandon, Ashton, Wes, Teagan, Natalie, Noah, Makinzie, and Grant. He was preceded in death by his father.
Stewart was born on December 29, 1952 in Cedar Rapids the son of Stewart and Jean Salter. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1971. Stewart married Jerri L. Dochterman in 1971 in Cedar Rapids, later divorced.
Stewart was the owner and operator of Stewart’s Performance Engineering for over 35 years.
He was an active member of the Hawkeye Downs Speedway and the National Hot Rod Association.
Stewart’s great passion in life was mechanics, he could fix anything. He was outgoing, fun loving and an eternal optimist. Stewart took great pride in mentoring and coaching others in all facets of life.
He enjoyed camping, boating and especially the time spent with his family and many many friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established.