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Obituary - Gordon J. Balza
Green Bay, Press Gazaette - January, 1981.


Gordon J. Balza, 64, Townsend, died early Wednesday morning at his home.  He was born May 14, 1916 in Green Bay to the late Theo and Matilda Balza.  Mr. Balza was a truck driver in the Green Bay area.

Mr. Balza resided in Green Bay most of his life before moving to Townsend one year ago.  In 1974 he married Mayvis (Glimme) Brandenberg.

Survivors are his wife; one stepson, Kevin Ketelboeter, Baraboo; three brothers, Henry, Goldie and three stepbrothers; three half brothers; two grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by two daughters, Janice and Pat, and one brother.

Friends may call at Suminski Funeral Home, Wabeno, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev Gerald Behling officiating.  Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery, Townsend.