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Richard Lance "(Rich) or (Richie)" Balfanz
1950 - 2025
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1950
DIED
2025
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Richard Balfanz Obituary
Family and friends describe Rich as a kind and welcoming man who was always ready to help others in any situation. He never met a stranger with whom he couldn't have a conversation.
In addition to his love of people, he loved nature, music, riding his bike, and in previous years, kayaking with his wife and friends. Rich enjoyed golf, gardening, music, traveling, and was always up for an adventure. His joyful spirit was evident to everyone who met him.
Rich is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Peggy Waddell Balfanz; his children and step-children, Alexander (Roberta) Balfanz, of Boone, Iowa; Kimberly (Joseph) Chelsvig, of Story City, Iowa; Gayla (Matthew) Maynard, of Freedom, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Parker and Gabriel Balfanz; Benjamin, Dawson, and Christian Chelsvig; Dawson Mundy; great-grandson, Oliver; and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Balfanz and Dorothy Balfanz Teas.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church 32 S. 3rd Ave. Winneconne, with Pastor Emily Lueder officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the memorial service. Following the memorial service a visitation and reception will be held at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 N. Kinney Rd. Tucson, AZ 85743.
Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit online condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.
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Gail Gardner
Earlier today
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. With my Deepest Sympathy. Gail
Kristina Mosley
Earlier today
Rich was a great man and will be deeply missed.
Mary Schmude
Yesterday
Remembering one of the best people I knew.
Rest in peace Rich.....
You´ll be missed by many.
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