About Don Saltsman
Lived 1933 – 2014 (aged 80). Don Saltsman was an American politician and trade unionist.
Donald L. Saltsman (December 15, 1933 – July 3, 2014) was an American politician from Peoria, Illinois.
Born in Peoria, Illinois, He was a firefighter for the City of Peoria from 1956 to 1984. For 12 years he served as the President of Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Local 50, the union representing Peoria fire fighters.
Saltsman was elected to the 92nd District seat of the Illinois House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1980, taking office in 1981 and remaining until he was narrowly defeated in the 1996 Democratic primary election by Ricca Slone.
He died in Peoria, Illinois and buried at Peoria's Resurrection Mausoleum.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Don Saltsman's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Don Saltsman's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Saltsman?
American politician (1933-2014)
When was Don Saltsman born?
Don Saltsman was born on 15 December 1933 in Peoria.
When did Don Saltsman die?
Don Saltsman died on 3 July 2014.
What was Don Saltsman's occupation?
Don Saltsman was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Don Saltsman?
Don Saltsman was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Saltsman. https://biography.guide/don-saltsman/
MLA: "Don Saltsman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-saltsman/.
Chicago: "Don Saltsman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-saltsman/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:20 UTC