Juan M. Salazar, age 68, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Juan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Evalia Salazar; children, Veronica Mohn, Gerardo Salazar and Sergio Salazar; grandchildren, David Salazar, Matthew Figueroa, Elias Del Toro and Ava Mohn; siblings, Dionicio Salazar, Victoriana Perez, Jose Salazar, Guadalupe Salazar,Teresa Salazar and Socorro Salazar; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brigido and Cecilia Salazar, and siblings, Angel and Arnulfo Salazar.

Juan worked at Arcelor Mittal Steel Mill, with 46 years of service.  He was a certified electrician, mechanic and HVAC technician.  He was a volunteer DJ on Sundays at 93.5 Radio Sabor Latino in South Bend, Indiana.  Juan was a man of many hobbies and interests.  He enjoyed riding his Harley, working on cars, fixing up houses, listening to music, spending time with friends and family and telling the occasional "dad joke."

Juan was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be dearly missed by all who knew him as a giving and hardworking soul.

A limited visitation for Juan will be at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375.   On Tuesday, March 31, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. During these uncertain times, we understand the need to keep our social distance and stay healthy. The family requests that those who are unable to attend, please take the time to sign the guestbook or share a memory or prayer.  It will not only warm their hearts but celebrate the life of a truly wonderful man.

In practice as licensed Indiana funeral directors and funeral homes, the protection of public welfare and health, along with prevention in spread of infectious disease is part of our fundamental duty of care and legal responsibility. Indiana Code 25-15-2-17(7)

With this in mind, and the public welfare and reverent care at the heart of our mission, Solan Pruzin Funeral Home is committed to strictly following all prevailing federal, state, and local mandates in suppressing the spread of COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus.  While restrictive to public gatherings and events, these mandates are for the greater good of our community and nation.

We are asking no more than 10 people at a time as requested by our Governor of Indiana. To maintain that, we ask families to wait in their vehicles in the front of the building and we will usher them in as other families paying their respects leave.

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