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DR. WILLIAM EDWARD BALTES

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WILLIAM BALTES Obituary

DR. WILLIAM EDWARD BALTES, 66, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. Born in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was a son of Dr. Joseph H. and Margaret Baltes. He graduated from St. John the Baptist grade school, Bishop Luers High School, attended Xavier University in Cincinnati, and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Ed completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He and his family moved back to Fort Wayne in 1980 where he practiced cardiology for 30 years. Ed was passionate about medicine and loved his work. He never turned anyone away because they couldn't pay, believing that God's plan for him was to use his talent and education to care for all people who came to him for medical care. Ed was a tireless advocate for his patients. Ed was Chief of Staff at St. Joseph Hospital and worked for the good of the hospital, taught for the IU School of Medicine, and mentored many medical students and PA students. He loved to share his knowledge with anyone who was interested in learning. He was a true gentleman of integrity, compassion, generosity, and kindness known for his exceedingly quick wit and sense of humor. Ed loved learning, and studied many non-medical subjects that he felt would complement his practice of medicine. Ed was devoted to his family. He loved cooking big meals, sharing stories, and spending time with them. The dinner table often included a guest who he always made feel like a part of the family. He is survived by his wife, Marsha; sons, Jonathan (Lisa) Baltes, Christopher (Adrienne Romary) Baltes; daughters, Emily Baltes, and Elizabeth (Steven) Kady; and grandchildren, Will and Greta Baltes; as well as thousands of patients he cared for and looked after like family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret; brothers, Joseph and Richard; and sister, Nancy Jones. Memorial Mass is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14th, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4525 Arlington Ave., with calling one hour prior. A celebration of Ed's life will follow Mass from 2:30 to 7 p.m. at Fort Wayne Country Club, 5221 Covington Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Cure PSP. Arrangements by DeMoney-Grimes, a LifeStory Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, Ind. To sign the online guest register or to send the family a condolence visit www.demoneygrimes.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for WILLIAM BALTES

29 Entries

September 19, 2016

sorry for your loss. May you draw close to our loving God by reading his word, and find comfort in the hope that he gives us all : of seeing our loved ones again in a beautiful new paradise home here on earth.

Steve and Ruth Teeple

September 16, 2016

To the Baltes Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your Husband and Father. He was my father's cardiologist and then Steven's. Always, he took the time to talk with us, answer any questions, explain terminology to us - we never felt rushed. He was a brilliant Doctor who always showed kindness and sincerity and was lost too early to this devastating disease. We have had him in our prayers and now we are holding you - his family there. May God be with you holding you in His loving arms and surrounding you with His peace, His strength and His love. It was an honor to know him.

Jerry Burgette

September 16, 2016

I was so sorry to hear the news about Ed. I went to Luers and graduated with Ed in '68. I actually sat 2 seats behind him for four years. He was the consummate gentleman and a very solid person day in and day out. Although I have not lived in the Fort since college, I had always heard that Ed and his practice were doing very well. I'm sure his many contributions to life will be greatly missed by all. May he enjoy eternal life. Jerry Burgette

Lana Norris

September 14, 2016

It was an honor to care for you Dr Baltes! Marsha you and your family are in my thoughts!!

Joseph Kleinrichert Kleinrichert

September 13, 2016

To the Baltes family. I did not know Ed but as a child growing up in Fort Wayne Ed's father Joseph took care of our family . We were very poor and did not have much money. But Joe took care of us anyway I will never forget that. He was a saint I compesated him as I grew older. It sounds like ed was a chip off the old block. I will keep your family in my prayers. May God bless you Ed and welcome him to his house . Say hello to Joe for Me

Joseph Kleinrichert

Luann Keller

September 13, 2016

So sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure to have known him thru the years as my physician.

Carolyn Cull, RNBSN

September 13, 2016

Doctor Baltes was truly a physician. He had a heart for the people he took care of and did his very best by everyone he came in contact with.I express my deepest condolences to the family and know that they can take comfort and knowing that he was loved by many, may God bless and give you strength through this difficult time.

September 13, 2016

I am at a loss for words. I was blessed to have Ed as my friend. We were classmates at St John's and Luers. Psalm 23. The Lord is My Shepherd... My wife and I were able to have a nice conversation with Dr. Ed and his wife at our 40th Bishop Luers HS reunion. My prayers are with his family. Ed was a good man.
Donald Anderson Fairfax, VA

Sally Swopshire

September 13, 2016

I'm very sorry for your loss. Dr. Baltes was a very kind and wonderful physician. I worked with him in medical record. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family.

Carol Rogers

September 13, 2016

I wish I'd known Ed before his illness because, by all accounts,he was a brilliant and exceptional man. I was honored to be his nurse. Bless you all.

September 13, 2016

I am so grateful for Dr. Baltes. He was a very good and pleasant doctor; so caring and sharing of his time, consideration, and knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing your loved one down through the years. A heart patient of his for many years. Ernestine Hicks

Robert and Sussan Falge

September 12, 2016

A great loss for this world is a great gain for heaven. There is rejoicing to welcome this saint homeward. Although it has been many years since we have lived in Fort Wayne, our memories are precious and include both Ed and his father, Joseph during our time there. Our deepest sympathies to the family in your time of mourning. God Bless you all. Dr Robert and Sussan Falge

Tamara SPEAKS

September 12, 2016

He was an awesome Doctor. My first Husband really liked him.He helped us though a lot.

Jim and Sarah (Beer) Lane

September 12, 2016

Sending our prayers to all in Dr Baltes' family. You shared him with so many of us who knew him as patients and family of patients. He cared for my parents, Roman and Thelma Beer for years. He was not only a wonderful doctor but also always patient with our many questions and concerns, and always available when needed. He came in on a Sunday evening because that is when Mom needed him. She asked if his family ever saw him. A truly Christian doctor and man. God's peace in knowing how much good he has done for others.

Stephen Swinehart

September 12, 2016

My heart reaches out to all of you for your loss, our loss. "Ed" and I grew up together, played at each other's houses and graduated together. Sadly we drifted apart until I needed surgery and Ed was there again, not only to perform the surgery but to talk with and even walk my wife out to the car afterwards. We're less without him. He did fill me in on all of you while putting me through stress tests after that and how proud he was of his family. Steve

Christy Myers

September 12, 2016

I'm so sorry Libby and family. Please know that your entire Canterbury family is thinking of you during this difficult time.

Doris Jablonski

September 12, 2016

My Dearest Emily and family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I was there to give you a great big hug. With Sympathy, Doris

Catherine "Cat" Ervin, RN

September 12, 2016

I worked with Dr. Baltes at St. Joe Hospital for many years and he was always very kind to me and willing to teach me. What a loss to the profession and all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

Anonymous, The Hearth at Sycamore Village

September 12, 2016

It was such an honor to be able to work with Dr. Baltes. He will be missed by so many. May he rest easy. He was very much loved for all the years of his life. Always lit up a room and brought smiles to our faces. He was one of my favorite patients and it breaks my heart to know he is gone, but I am sure he is in a better place. Marsha was a wonderful wife to him, and her loyalty
Is something to aspire to. Thankful to know these two.

Theresa Haneline

September 11, 2016

Thoughts & prayers.

Anita Simone rn

September 11, 2016

You have been greatly missed..but you will always be remembered. Thank you for helping me and all those patients

Coleen Agvent

September 11, 2016

Keeping the entire Baltes family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Had the pleasure of working with Dr Emily Baltes during her residency. It appears the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. RIP Dr Baltes. You made Emily so very proud.

September 11, 2016

Dear Marsha and Family,
Our hearts go out to you on the loss of your dear husband and father. What an amazing man you described in his obituary. You are in our thoughts and prayers for the Lord to bless you,
Mike and Sue Horton

The Redman Family

September 11, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Rose Miller Eastes

September 11, 2016

He was my family's ROCK in some very rough patches...from my mom's first bypass surgery to my dad's pancreatitis to Bill's congestive heart failure. He was the one we turned to when mom and dad were both in the hospital, and the hospital wanted to send them home separately....he made sure they went home together so they could care for each other.
He was the one who broke Bill's pipe in front of him to make him stop smoking, and he and Dot (his nurse) sent faxes to Cardinal telling him to STOP SMOKING! And he was there for me all through it, giving me hugs and talking to me calmly about procedures, options and sketches he drew about what was happening.
When he retired because of his illness, I was devastated that such a brilliant and caring man would no longer be there.
I missed him then...and I miss him now even more!
I am saying prayers for his family, and rejoicing that he and Bill will be joking with each other in heaven!

Emily

September 11, 2016

Dr Baltes was amazing as his obituary states! I worked with him at St Joe hospital and felt he was the kind of Dr you could ask questions to and he would answer in a nice, calm manner. His patients also loved him!
Rest in Peace!

Connie Billings

September 11, 2016

Marsha, You know what Dr. Baltes met to my parents and our entire family. He was truly one of a kind doctor and man. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and the family.

Sharon Molargik

September 11, 2016

Dr.Baltes, You left us way to early, I will always remember you for your warm heart and kind soul to all you cared for and I'm sure that warmth was felt at home too and to your family, may you find comfort in the memories and stories that you share at this sad time and the knowledge that you have a very special guardian angel watching over you. Rest In Peace Dr. Baltes

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