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Victor BALLER Obituary

Victor passed away peacefully on October 25th, 2017 at the age of 92 to be with his beloved wife Leona of 66 years. Victor was born upstairs in the Meighen Store, Forestville MN, now a historic State Park. Proudly served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, was a St. Paul fire fighter/paramedic and owned and operated an insurance contracting business for many years. Victor had a passion for flying, the outdoors, building things and spending time with his wife, family and friends. He gave selflessly to many charitable organizations, especially Dorothy Day, where he and Leona volunteered for 25 years. He is deeply missed by his children Janice (Gary) Muntean, Robert (MaryBeth), Michael (Jan), daughter-in-law Charleen (James), Judith (Terry) Grufman, Clare (Steve Robinson) McDonough, and Jonathan (Tammy Olsen); sisters Verna and Margaret; 15 grandchil-dren; and 6 great grand-children; and many close relatives and dear friends. Victor is preceded in death by his wife Leona and son James; sister Rose and brothers Vincent, Reinhardt, and Gerald. A visitation will be held at Presentation Church, 1735 Kennard St., St. Paul, MN on Thursday, 11/2/17 at 10AM followed by Mass at 11AM and lunch. Interment at Fort Snelling. Memorials to Presentation of BVM Church.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 29, 2017.

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tom broderick

August 2, 2024

met vic at presentation... he was a good man.. worked with my father on the fire department..
dad just passed on 7/19/2024 at 95 years.. enjoyed meeting vic at the white castle on white bear ave. many times for coffee and a bite early Sunday mornings.. he was a historian and a man to emulate , dedicated man with Christ as his passion and quide.
rest in his glory.

Patricia Weiser

April 16, 2018

Vic was a good neighbor and a nice man. I will miss our many pleasant conversations. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Judy

December 5, 2017

Father, thank You, for my Dad and Mom, I'm missing them tremendously, but blessed that they're with You. There is no better place.

Ellen Keane

November 5, 2017

To my childhood neighbor siblings, I wanted to send my heartfelt thoughts and prayers your way. As you all know, your dad played a significant role in the Nemetz kids' lives. We can't help but bring up Mr. Baller when reminiscing about our childhood on E. Nebraska. We were grateful to be part of the cool things he did for us - the trips to the beach in the summer, baked potatoes in the garage stove, going sliding, driving us to school on those snowy winter days, building the treehouse in the backyard. Mr. Baller was a man's man, with always a smile on his face, and the ultimate can-do attitude. He touched so many lives and built special memories for us, decades ago. He was one handsome gent, as well! Thank you for sharing him (and your sweet mom) with us all of those years!

Cari Buchholz

November 2, 2017

My thoughts are with the entire Baller family. Vic was such a wonderful person. So loving, caring and had such a wonderful sense of humor! He always seemed to have a smile on his face. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing him! Cari (Jeanne's Daughter)

vic holding hands with my mother darleen hovey on her 90th birthday :)

charleen baller

October 30, 2017

the Jim baller family enjoying time with Vic

charleen baller

October 30, 2017

story telling! making his grandson Nate laugh

charleen baller

October 30, 2017

Marta Muntean

October 30, 2017

I'm so happy that I got to visit with Vic on several trips to Minnesota.
I have fun memories of how you owned the road driving us to Olive Garden and in showing us your garden. Glad our your Alaskan great-grandkids got to meet you this summer.
Peace and comfort to your name!

clare mcdonough

October 30, 2017

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clare mcdonough

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clare mcdonough

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Clare

October 29, 2017

I miss you Dad!!! I feel so blessed to have had such a full day with you last Sunday. Judy and I went to church and took your spot next to Dick today. That was hard but good. You were such a strong and beautiful man inside and out. What are we supposed to do now?! I can't stop thinking of you -and I am so happy you are with Mom and Jim, and can see again!! I love you soooooo much Dad! Clare

John & Mary Ellen Nemetz

October 29, 2017

For the 18 years we enjoyed as next-door neighbors Vic was like a second dad to our six kids. With the rides to school in the jeep, the trips to the dump, and the never-ending home projects he was the fun dad and wonderful neighbor loved by all of us then and in memory today.

October 29, 2017

Vic was the sweetest man. He was so kind and thoughtful. We lived next to Vic and Lee for 9 years. God bless you Baller family as you grieve your precious dad. Sincerely, Keith and Cathy Brown

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