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Keith Ballinger Obituary

Ballinger Keith Alan Ballinger "Al", formerly of Columbus, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, in Palm Springs, CA. Al was a 1970 graduate of Northland High School and an avid OSU Buckeyes fan. Preceded in death by father Glenn Ballinger. Al is survived by his wife, Danuta; step-son, Ed Skerness and son Noah; step-daughter, Heidi (Skerness) Foster and husband, Micah and sons, Matthew and Ian; mother, Betty Ballinger; sister, Sheila (Jim) Rumora; brother, Ric (Debbie) Ballinger; and many nephews and nieces. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 17 at 3 p.m. at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cathedral City, California. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig Hospital Foundation at donate.craighospital.org in Al's memory. A memorial service will be held in Columbus at a future date.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 13 to Mar. 14, 2015.

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Theresa & Christine Bator

April 15, 2015

Danusia, Our heart goes out to you as you grieve the loss of your sweetheart. Al was the best--so sweet, kind, and intelligent. Our family always enjoyed him, especially Mom & Dad. We pray that God gives you the strength to get through this sad and difficult time. Our love and prayers are with you. Love, Theresa, Christine & Herman

Michele Mayfield

April 8, 2015

Al was always a sweet, genuine and wonderful person. I am truly sorry for his loss.

Linda Sue Rosefsky

March 27, 2015

So sorry. He was such a good person and will be missed

Mya Scamara

March 24, 2015

My condolences to you Danuta. I am so sorry to hear of Al's passing. May the God of all comfort blanket you and envelope you in his peace and love during this very difficult time. We all loved Al so much. He was an amazing man who loved you and his family so very much! Love and prayers going to you!!!

Susan Lokken

March 20, 2015

Danuta, my sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Alan Patterson

March 17, 2015

So sorry to hear of your loss. Al provided us with a ton of information following my son's SCI.

Neal Pierce

March 15, 2015

So sorry to hear of Al's passing. He and Jim Rumora were good pals of mine in high school. I remember that great smile. Neal Pierce NHS 70

March 14, 2015

My condolences is to the Balllinger's family. So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this time of sorrow.(1 Cor.15:26)

March 14, 2015

My sincere condolences to family and friends. May you draw strength from the God of all comfort.

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