Bob Jelen, 68, passed away June 22, 2023, at his home in Tennessee. Bob was born March 5, 1955, in Salem Ohio, son of the late Robert F. Jelen and Joan (Chulak) Jelen.

Bob was a 1973 graduate of Salem High School. He received a Bachelor of Engineering from General Motors Institute in Flint Michigan. He had a 30+ year career working in IT, first at various General Motors plants and then other EDS and BT contracts.

Bob was generous to a fault. He quietly supported many people who had fallen on hard times.

He maintained his friendships from Salem High School and co-workers throughout his life. He found humor everywhere and would regale family and friends with stories from “the movie version of life.” He was the master of the written letter.

Bob is survived by his dear friend SJ Choi. He is survived by his sisters Jeanette (Mario) Garcia of Texas and Barbara Jelen of Georgia and his brother Bill (Mary Ellen) Jelen of Florida as well as three nephews and a grandnephew. He is survived by his former spouse, Wendy J. Wilson.

A Memorial mass will be celebrated on Wednesday June 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Crossville, Tennessee. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday August 12, 2023, at Grandview Cemetery in Salem Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem Alumni Association, Salesian Missions, or Covenant House.