Walter Louis Balk

I am deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Balk's passing. He was an outstanding professor and his guidance and keen insights in the field of public management will be missed. I was privileged to have the opportunity be one of his many students and to receive his unselfish assistance while I was President of the Capital District Chapter of the ASPA and a national council member. A true giant in his field.

Dear Crissy, Peter and Amy

It is with deep sadness and emotion that I've read your father's obituary.
I understand the grief you're experiencing, as my own father passed away a few years ago.
Only time and everlasting memories about our loved ones can help the healing. "Time is a great healer!"
Your father was a special man, a great teacher whose purpose in life was to help and guide everyone he met on his path. He will be remembered for his sense of dedication and empathy. ...

We never knew Walter. However have found out today that he is my husbands great uncle. Our prayers are with each and every one of you.

Walter Balk was not only an exceptional member of the Public Administration faculty, but demonstrated his willingness to support UAlbany outside the classroom by serving as a management advisor to the Faculty-Student Association (predecessor to UAS.)

Dr. Balk had a great impact on many of us who were students at the University. I know he was influential in my own choice to enter public service.

My condolences to all his family and friends on their loss.

Tom...

I am so sorry to hear about Walter's death, and sorry that I won't be in Albany for his memorial service. But my heart will be there. Never have I seen an obituary that so beautifully and completely captured a person's essence as the one that appeared in the paper today. Walter was truly an inspiring teacher, a great public servant, and a wonderful person to lighten up the corridors of a large university and to humanize it for all of us. We will miss him!

Love and prayers to all of...