Robert Julius Balza

Age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 16, 2001 at Appleton Medical Center.
Robert was born on July 23, 1928 the son of the late Julius and Florence Balza. Robert retired from the Banta Corp. in 1990 after 43 years of service. Robert volunteered at St. Joseph Food Pantry and BRAVO. He married Marge Hollenback on May 7, 1966 at St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed 35 wonderful years together. Robert enjoyed gardening, he was a avid Packer fan, and loved spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors.

Robert is survived by his wife, Marge; three sons, Greg (JeanneAnn), California; Keith, Louisiana; and Christopher Balza, Menasha; three grandchildren, Brittani, Dylan and Delaney; two brothers, Bill and Tom Balza; four sisters, Lois (Larry) Burch, Mary Lefevre, Joan (Tom) Schmitt and Helen (Chris) Schaefer; also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Florence; a sister, Edith Schreiner; and two brothers-in-law, Al Schreiner and Ron Lefevre.
The funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, November 19, 2001 at SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH (222 East Fremont St.) at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Robert Karuhn officiating. Friends will be received directly at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of liturgy (11:00 a.m.).
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Food Pantry.