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Chris A. Salberg, 86 of Springfield, NE, passed away at home on October 15, 2021. He was born on January 11, 1935, to Jefferson & Louise (Gauer) Salberg in Louisville. On September 4, 1955, Chris married Karen Gess at the First United Methodist Church in Louisville.

After high school, Chris attended UNO and played on both the football and baseball teams. In 1954 the football team was undefeated and went to the Peach Bowl. Chris was a standout athlete and after UNO he played in the minor leagues for the Chicago White Sox organization. After baseball he attended Peru State, where he played on the football team and helped coach the baseball team. Chris started teaching at South Page, IA for 2 years until he moved to Springfield and taught for 35 years at Platteview High School. While teaching he also coached baseball, track, basketball, and football. Before he retired, he became the athletic director and assistant principal. He was a member of the Freemasons belonging to Springfield Lodge #112, an Admiral of the Nebraska Navy, and was an avid hunter.

Chris was a caring, supportive man with a great sense of humor. He truly loved his family and would do anything to support them. He cherished them. His passion was to attend every sporting event of his grandchildren, he treasured his great grandchildren and only wished his wife Karen could have met them. Chris died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. This was his last wish and as all his old athletes know he would not take no for an answer.

He is survived by his sons Jeff (Peggy) Salberg of Gretna, Chris (Michelle) Salberg of Sterling; grandchildren Samantha (Bruce) Maynard of Richland, KY, Clay (Gina) Salberg of Springfield, Chad (Samantha) Deloske of Gretna, Carrie Deloske of Omaha, Kharisa (Andy) Saathoff of Sterling, Jese (Samantha) Salberg of Raymond, Brielle Salberg of Beatrice; 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law & brother-in-law Melva & Dean Wulf of Blair; also many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and 2 sisters.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, October 26 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Springfield. The service will be livestreamed on the Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Facebook page.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25 from 1-9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Louisville Senior Center.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Louisville, NE

Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com