Elmer Goodman "Bill" Balsam Jr.

Elmer Goodman "Bill" Balsam Jr. obituary, Burnsville, MN

Elmer Goodman "Bill" Balsam Jr.

Elmer Balsam Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White Funeral Home - Lakeville on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Balsam, Bill, age 84 of Apple Valley passed away June 2, 2025 peacefully surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents: Elmer Sr "Doc" and Loretta "Det" Balsam; Siblings: Charlie Balsam and Nannette Morgan; brother-in-law, Ronald Lee. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret; children: Brook (Tony) Shipp, Wade Balsam, Wreford (Julie) Balsam, and Brett (Maggie) Balsam; grandchildren: Alexis, Alyssa, Tristan, Keinan, Keller, Kelsey, Alexandra, and Kaitlin; great grandchildren: Sage, Jovi, Oscar, Olive, Magnolia, Ryder, and Bennett; siblings: Barbara Lee and Detta Graham; sister-in-law, Madonna Balsam; also by other loving family and friends. Memorial service, 11am Saturday, June 28, 2025 at White Funeral Home (20134 Kenwood Tr) Lakeville. Memorial visitation one hour prior to the service from 10-11am.

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