JACOB EDWIN SALFAI, 79, of Menominee passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Rennes East in Peshtigo, WI. He was born on January 26, 1947, to the late John and Violet (Mielke) Salfai in Menominee. Jacob graduated from Menominee High School Class of 1965. He served two terms in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, Jacob worked at Lloyds for eight years and Kuber’s Feed Mill for the rest of his working career. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, watching movies, reading, and watching the Green Bay Packers. Jacob also loved dogs, giving a treat to a dog anytime he could. He also loved looking and reading about bigfoot.
Jacob is survived by three sisters: Linda Caley, Rose (Brian) Tachick, and Angie Schmidt; one brother: RJ Salfai; and many nieces and nephews.
Jacob was preceded in degree by his parents; two brothers: John and Dave, niece: Rebecka, and brother-in-law: William Caley.
Visitation for Jacob will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Cadieu Funeral Home beginning at 11:00am until time of short service at 1:00pm. Military Honors will follow the service. Burial for Jacob will be held at Riverside Cemetery following Military Honors.
Cadieu Funeral Home is assisting the Salfai family with arrangements.
