Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Ivan Ballmer Obituary
Ivan Lowell Ballmer, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Ivan was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served from 1951-1953. He retired from Spangler Candy Company after 25 years of service in the maintenance department. He then worked at Sauder Manufacturing making church pews and driving horse and buggy at Sauder Village. Ivan enjoyed working with Belgian Draft horses, was an avid coon hunter. He was a longtime member of the Bryan Church of the Nazarene, now Lifesource Church of the Nazarene, and supporter of the National Rifle Association and Wounded Warrior Project.
Ivan was born on Sept. 2, 1930, in Munson, Michigan, the son of John and Velva (Schoonover) Ballmer. He married Hazel Lavina Gross in 1951 in Bryan and she preceded him in death in 1997. Ivan then married Harriet (Ford) Rowley on Feb. 28, 1998, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 3, 2023.
Ivan is survived by his son, Randy (Sripai) Ballmer, of Bryan; stepchildren, Donald (Shelli) Rowley, of Marion, Indiana, Sandy (Michael) Stevens, of Morenci, Michigan, and Bert (Michelle) Rowley, Hudson, Michigan; three grandchildren, Roongroon "Jum" (Jeff) Fox, Paibool "Joe" Ballmer and Poolswadi "Jep" Ballmer; eight stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Jake. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lavina; second wife, Harriet; son, Dennis Ballmer; brothers, Alva Ballmer and the Rev. Verle Ballmer; and his sister, Lois Masters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 10-11 a.m. at Lifesource Church, 312 Townline Road, Bryan, Ohio. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jared Burgess officiating. Graveside military rites will be presented by the combined Bryan American Legion/VFW Honor Detail and the U.S. Army Honor Guard. Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan, Ohio, has been entrusted with Ivan's services.
The family requests memorial contributions to Lifesource Church of the Nazarene, 312 Townline Road, Bryan, OH 43506.
To sign the online guest book or leave a condolence for the family, please visit http://www.krillfuneralservice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ivan Ballmer
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Ivan Ballmer's name
Memorial Events
for Ivan Ballmer
How to support Ivan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ivan Ballmer's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
