Richard Allan Salo, 78, of Hoquiam, Washington, passed away on March 27, 2025.

Rich was born on Feb. 14, 1947, to Allan and Edith (Trineer) Salo in Aberdeen, Washington. He attended and graduated from Montesano High School in 1965.

In 1973, he married Debra Wakefield and began their family in Hoquiam.

Rich worked as a forklift driver at Grays Harbor Veneer for most of his career. Rich retired after finishing out his career as a forklift driver at Weyerhaeuser. Rich enjoyed going on road trips with his wife, sometimes driving to Oregon to get pizza at Abbie’s Pizza. He enjoyed sitting on the back deck during the summer and manning the grill for family BBQ’s. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed attending tournaments. Rich also enjoyed watching the Seahawks and Mariners play and would attend Mariner’s games with his son. He was an avid Montesano Bulldogs football fan and would often attend home games to support his alma mater.

Richard is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Salo and his son James Salo. He is survived by daughters Alicia Fleetwood of Hoquiam and Shannon (Jeff) Ramsey of Montesano; his grandchildren Madison (Skyler) Bennett, Cameron Webster, Buddy Bennett, Michael Salo, Lyndsey (Aaron) Sanders, Kyndahl (Kyler) Johnson, and Morgan Snow; daughter-in-law, Bronwyn Salo; sister Paulette Straughn; nephews Bruce and Jeff Straughn; sister-in-law, Vicki Rowe and the two most perfect great-grandsons, Carter and Buckley Bennett.

No formal services have been scheduled. Please take a moment to share your memories and notes of condolence for the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.