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Robert Balch Obituary

Robert Scott Balch, 44, of Demotte, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1965 in Knoxville, Tenn. and was a driver with Jim Engleking Trucking in Wolcott.
Scott is survived by his fiancé, Kim Sifrer of DeMotte, children: Justin Scott (Lindsey) Balch of Shelbyville, Starlene Balch of Shelbyville, Tiffany & Cameron Sifrer of DeMotte, Katrina Mikuta of DeMotte, his parents, Carbin "Ray" & Carolyn Balch of Lenoir City, TN, brother, Michael (Jenny) Balch of Hobart, 3 sisters: Kathy (Mike) Wright of Kentucky, Melissa (David) (Balch) Fite of Chesterton, Cherrie (Balch) Hutnick of Chesterton, grandparents, Robert and Kathleen Williford of Tennessee and 3 grandchildren: Kaiden and Savannah Balch and Stormi Morris.
A visitation will be held from 2 – 5 p.m. Saturday at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with funeral service beginning at 5 p.m. Pastor Bob DePlanty officiating and cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to assist with medical expenses. MoellerFuneralHome.com
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Published by Rensselaer Republican Online from Dec. 24, 2009 to Jan. 24, 2010.

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Audra Calhoun-DeVries

December 30, 2009

Our sympathy and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. The Calhoun Family

December 30, 2009

We were good friends of Scott. Scott and Heather Coleman, weve been married for 24 years Scott was there at the beginning. Scott was part of our clan...Clendenen,Balch,Rumble, Coleman,Calhoun, Rich,Grant,Eldred.
RIP my friend. God Bless Your Family.

Heather Galvan

December 29, 2009

Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Kim, I will always remember how your face would "light up" when ever his name was mentioned, I know how much you loved him. I pray that god gives you the strength to get through this.. we love you

Brian,Michelle,Donavin and Brylinn

December 25, 2009

Kim if their is anything you need feel free to let us no... Scott will always be remembered in our thoughts. He was a good friend...You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

Rich & Gail Ackerman

December 25, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Scott you will not be forgotten, I will miss our daily phone calls & the laughs that we had, I lost my best friend but I will not lose the memories. Rest in peace good buddy.

December 24, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

The ICU Nurses from St. Anthony Medical Center

Robert Miller

December 24, 2009

To the Balch Family,
Scott will be missed but his memories will always be with us.
We are thinking of you all.
Take Care,
Robert, Josie Miller & Family

Erica Ragan

December 24, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

December 24, 2009

Sorry I can't be there,Love to all. M.W. Rumble

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