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Roger Balliet Obituary
Roger A. Balliet, 65, of East Penn Township, passed into eternal rest on Monday, June 1, at his residence. He was the husband of Donna L. (Frantz) Balliet, They were married for 45 years last Aug. 24, 2019.
Born in Coaldale, on Tuesday, March 8, 1955, he was a son of the late Edwin and Eleanor (Haupt) Balliet.
Prior to his retire-
ment he was employed as a truck driver for New England Motor Freight, Lehighton.
He was of the Reformed faith.
He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, gardening, planting and growing very beautiful flowers on the family property.
Surviving, in addition to his wife Donna, are two daughters, Amy Balliet of East Penn Township, and Heather, wife of Jason Brown, of Lehighton; a son, Jesse Balliet of Lehighton; a brother, Maxwell Balliet, and his wife Cindy, of Lehighton; a granddaughter, Madison Brown; nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Amandus and Edwin Balliet.
Service: Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be offered at www.ovsakfh.com.
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Renee' Clements
June 5, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Max and Cindy so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the good old days in Jim Thorpe.
John Ziegler
June 4, 2020
an amazing man I use to work with who always had a smiling grin every day . He Will be missed and God took you home for peace well meet again someday in the kingdom of heaven my friend Your friend John Ziegler, (Ziggy)
Brad & Stacy Rohde and family
June 3, 2020
Im am so sorry for the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle. Also will always remember going up on the tower-line with Uncle Roger in the jeep great times. Lots of memories its heartbreaking he was taken to soon. We all have gained an another awesome angel until we meet again
Love lots and miss you much!
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Jessie Valentine-Geyer
June 3, 2020
Prayers for comfort at this very sad time. Roger truly was a blessing and great co-worker and will be missed by many.
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