Gail Salmen —Memorial Committee Moderator
While living on a dairy farm in Long Grove, Ill., Gail attended her first eight years of school as one of six girls in a class with 18 boys. She graduated Ela-Vernon High School in Lake Zurich, Ill. and became employed by Jewel Tea Company where she worked 10 years, rising to service manager.

After Gail and David Salmen were married she served as supervisor of Zurich Insurance Company’s collections, audit and procedures departments. Prior to retirement, she worked in the specialties division dealing with malpractice; kidnap protection and other high-end liability insurance.

She enjoyed serving as usher for nine years at her UCC Congregational Church in Illinois, finding it fun to greet new people as they came in the door for the first time.

While David attends Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Gail found the Kirk to be friendly and became a member shortly after they moved to the Village in 2001.

Gail is active in HSV Breakfast Lions Ladies’ Auxiliary and both Salmens assist with Meals on Wheels and Knights of Columbus activities.

She has been a member of the Kirk Memorial Committee several years and as elder she will serve as moderator.