In memory of our amazing husband, father and grandfather on his birthday. It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Theodore Balz, on January 25, 2020 at 84 years of age. Devoted husband of 61 years to Lynn. Much loved, inspiring father of Darlene (Don) and Christopher (Starlene). Proud Opa of Amanda and Jarrett. Loving son of the late Martha & Eugen Balz. Brother of the late Frank Balz. Allen was a downhill skier, water skier, swimmer, gardener, traveller, reader, sports fan, model railroad hobbyist and a proud Canadian. In his youth, Al was a founding member of "The St. Catharines Custom Car Club". He had a curious mind about the world around him. Allen loved taking his children, and later his grandchildren, for hikes in The Niagara Escarpment. There was nothing that he couldn't organize, build, fix or help and teach his children about. Allen was a Licensed Electrician who rose through the ranks to become the Marine Super-intendent at Canal Marine, working primarily at Port Weller Dry Docks, as well as at Collingwood and Thunder Bay Shipyards. Alzheimer's took this extraordinary man from our lives, but never from our hearts. As per Allen's wishes, cremation took place with a private service.