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I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great colleague and friend. My condolences to Cathy and his many loved ones.
Betty Parker
November 08, 2025 | Work


Kalamazoo, Michigan
Apr 25, 1942 – Oct 27, 2025 (Age 83)
Robert "Bob" J. Balik, age 83, of Kalamazoo, left us suddenly on October 27, 2025, surrounded by love and memories of a life well-lived - one full of purpose, kindness, and quiet joy. Born on April 25, 1942, in Decorah, Iowa, to Robert and Helen (Bouska) Balik, Bob lived his life with a sharp...
Read MoreI'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great colleague and friend. My condolences to Cathy and his many loved ones.
Betty Parker
November 08, 2025 | Work
Bob will always be fondly remembered by his colleagues in the Department of Finance and Commercial Law, Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University. Our deepest sympathies and prayers for Cathy, and all of Bob's loved ones.
Jim DeMello, Chair, Department of Finance and Commercial Law
November 06, 2025 | Work

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Dept of Finance and Commercial Law Colleagues
November 06, 2025 | Lawton
Bob was the consummate volunteer during his many years of volunteer service to Red Arrow Golf Course. Always a positive presence, he was a role model for customer service and industrious dedication, performing site improvements with his tool kit by his side. I will truly miss his weekly update emails and his wonderful personality.
Tom Drabik
November 03, 2025 | Work
Rest in Peace Bob.
Bill Venable
November 01, 2025 | Family
RIP Bob! I enjoyed our golf outings and the friendship we shared as BOCK members. My condolences to the family and friends he will be missed.
Randy Schoof
October 30, 2025
Cathy I´m o sorry to hear about Bob´s passing. He was a great guy. I´m remembering many good times with the two of you.
Anne Murray
October 29, 2025 | Family
I just learned of Bobby's passing, and I want to offer my condolences to Cathy and her family as well as all the Baliks. I grew up with Bobby as a first cousin. We competed in high school sports and maintained our close friendship up to the present. I will miss our Chicago dinners with he and Cathy. Bobby has earned his heavenly reward. Rest in peace, Bobby.
Patrick Leonard Murray
October 29, 2025 | Family