1921
William
2008
William H. Balk
September 28, 1921 — December 7, 2008
William H. Balk
NORTHAMPTON -- William H. Balk, 87, passed away December 7, 2008.
Born September 28, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from Collinwood High School in Cleveland. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of Brick Layers Union Local 7 in Akron and worked at Warner and Swasey in Cleveland and Zane Gillard Construction in Akron. He was a dedicated member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls.
Preceded in death by parents, William H. and Emma Nehls Balk; three brothers; one sister; wife, Gertrude M.; and daughter, Barbara M.; he is survived by his wife, Mary H. Rockwood Balk of Cuyahoga Falls; daughters, Janene C. James Pierce of Peninsula, Deanna E. Dolan of Arlington, Texas; granddaughter, Christine C. Pierce; grandson, Jacob R. Dolan; stepsons, William MaryAnn Rockwood of Silver Lake, Paul Jeanne Rockwood of Cincinnati, Mark Mary Lynn Rockwood of Cuyahoga Falls; John Joanne Rockwood of Westerville; stepdaughter, Suzanna Gary Geul of Cuyahoga Falls; stepgrandchildren, Amanda Tassler, Amber Fritz, Bethany Van Meter, James, Jane, Jeffrey, Jack, Jennifer, Joshua, Kevin, Luke, Mark, Meredith and Mitchell Rockwood; and five great-grandchildren.
Service will be held 11 a.m. THURSDAY at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, with Pastor Robert Linsz officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., WEDNESDAY, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2121 6th St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221. Billow FALLS Chapel
NORTHAMPTON -- William H. Balk, 87, passed away December 7, 2008.
Born September 28, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, he graduated from Collinwood High School in Cleveland. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of Brick Layers Union Local 7 in Akron and worked at Warner and Swasey in Cleveland and Zane Gillard Construction in Akron. He was a dedicated member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls.
Preceded in death by parents, William H. and Emma Nehls Balk; three brothers; one sister; wife, Gertrude M.; and daughter, Barbara M.; he is survived by his wife, Mary H. Rockwood Balk of Cuyahoga Falls; daughters, Janene C. James Pierce of Peninsula, Deanna E. Dolan of Arlington, Texas; granddaughter, Christine C. Pierce; grandson, Jacob R. Dolan; stepsons, William MaryAnn Rockwood of Silver Lake, Paul Jeanne Rockwood of Cincinnati, Mark Mary Lynn Rockwood of Cuyahoga Falls; John Joanne Rockwood of Westerville; stepdaughter, Suzanna Gary Geul of Cuyahoga Falls; stepgrandchildren, Amanda Tassler, Amber Fritz, Bethany Van Meter, James, Jane, Jeffrey, Jack, Jennifer, Joshua, Kevin, Luke, Mark, Meredith and Mitchell Rockwood; and five great-grandchildren.
Service will be held 11 a.m. THURSDAY at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, with Pastor Robert Linsz officiating. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., WEDNESDAY, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2121 6th St., Cuyahoga Falls 44221. Billow FALLS Chapel
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