Kevin Nov 17, 2023

Friend and Collegue ,Olathe ,Kansas

Gene was a great mentor to myself and many other young teachers. Always positive and full of great advice. His talks about his time in the Air Force Reserves inspired me to sign up. My condolences to his family, he is missed.

Laurel Herrington Nov 17, 2023

Friend and go-worker at Olathe South High School ,Gardner ,Kansas

Gene and I worked together at Olathe School District. I was one of the Secretaries. Gene was a little older than me but we grew up only 8 miles from each other. One time Gene took pictures of my little town of Pawnee Rock and put them in the lounge for everyone to see where I grew up. There wasn’t much to the little town anymore. I really enjoyed visiting with Gene and his smile and laughter could brighten your day. My condolences to all his family and friends.

Liz Anderson Nov 17, 2023

Fellow teacher ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Gene was a straight-shooter who always did the correct thing. He stated his opinion and knew his “true north.” He was a professional colleague who did what was best for kids. He was a good and kind person.

Josh B Nov 18, 2023

Former student ,Chicago ,Illinois

“Mr. Salmans” was one of my very favorite teachers ever, as he was for so many of his students. The Class of 1993 just had their 30th class reunion a few weeks ago and I must have heard a dozen “Mr. Salmans” stories that weekend. His storytelling was legendary, and his laugh and sense of humor contagious, both of which made him a very effective educator. He made a big sifference for so many of us. Rest well.

Kathy Meyer Nov 18, 2023

Gene was a great teacher. I learned so many life tips in the classes I had with him way back when there was only Olathe High School. He always seemed to smile and greet everyone warmly. Rest in Peace.

Greg Turner Nov 19, 2023

neighbor ,Overland Park ,Kansas

I was a neighbor of Gene’s for many years and always enjoyed talking to him. He was indeed a very nice man. I got a kick out of his sense of humor and funny stories and jokes. He always had a kind smile on his face. I also appreciated his tips and advice on keeping up a home. I know he will be missed by many friends and neighbors. And it’s clear from some of the comments his former students made that he had very positive and lasting effects on many young people. May God bless Gene and his family.

Paul Alvarado Nov 19, 2023

friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Met Gene while on the Board of Johnson County Teacher's Credit Union ,Now Main Street Credit Union. We both served in the military and were always talking about our time flying. Got to know him and His wife Lynn on many of conference's we went to together over the 40 years I got to know him. He was a sure gentleman and friend! Sure going to miss Him. "You aimed High, Flew Right and Arrived Safe!!! " Paul and Mary Alvarado

MARK A SALMANS Nov 21, 2023

Nephew ,LENEXA ,Kansas

Gene was my Dad's older brother. He served as my Dad's Best Man at his wedding. My earliest memories of Gene are of his telling jokes and playing cards with his two brothers and laughing like school boys. I was told a lot of stories about Gene and his brothers and their adventures together. Gene and his brothers played lots of games with each other like the time they had a mulberry fight in their brand new white T-Shirts. My Grandmother did not always appreciate their adventurous efforts. He indicated to me that he used to drive a school bus for his Alma Mater, Zook High School. He told me he ran a tight ship. Students who misbehaved on his bus had to walk the last quarter of a mile to their residence. Second offenders had to walk the last half of a mile to their homes. He smiled as he told me that he had very few problems on his bus route. Of course, he admitted that he informed the parents of all of the kids and had their permission for his disciplinary measures. Gene told me about his time in the Air Force. He had a real scare one time when they were transporting a general to another base and they lost one of the engines while in flight. Gene had to babysit the plane until the new engine was installed. Everyone in the family will miss Gene's wit and humor. I found out lately that Gene had a real weakness for oatmeal cookies with raisins and Klondike Ice Cream bars. We will greatly miss Gene and we express our deepest sympathy to Lin, his wife of 40 years.