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Edna B. Balmat

1924 - 2021

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1924

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Edna Balmat Obituary

Edna B. Balmat, 97, of Macungie, passed away on November 26, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John and Martha (Morris) Balch. She grew up in Marshalltown, IA and Coral Gables, Florida. Edna graduated from Purdue University where she met her husband, Jack, with whom she shared 47 years of marriage until his death in 1992.

Edna is survived by her children, Bruce (Ruth) of Phoenixville, Leslie of New Tripoli, Peter (Beth) of Twenty Nine Palms, CA and David of Dale, TX, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her sister, Jane Boulton, her son, Stephen, and a granddaughter.

Services: Private. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes, Emmaus, www.BKRFH.com

Gifts in remembrance of Edna can be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, Office of Philanthropy, 2100 Mack Blvd., P.O. Box 1883, Allentown, PA 18105-1883, or to the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morning Call on Dec. 2, 2021.

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Peter Balmat

December 28, 2021

Loving Mom that is missed by us and many.
Thank you all for your condolences and memories of her kindness.

Cindy Wynne Seelig

December 4, 2021

Dear Balmat Family
I was so sorry to read about Aunt Edna´s passing. I have many fond memories of spending time at the house in Orefield. Last week I ran across the letters Stephen sent to me while I was in high school and college. I hope you find comfort in the thoughts that Edna, Jack, Norma and Harvey are all playing cards together again. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Cindy Wynne Seelig

Cathy Dresser Stanley

December 2, 2021

Leslie: Sending condolences on behalf of your Classmates from PHS Class of 1967. May your many memories of your Mother carry you through this time. May she rest in peace.

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