Balzer, David (1886-1963)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1963 Oct 31 p. 5

Birth date: 1886 March 19, Kansas
Date of Death: 1963 October 23

text of obituary:

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• Funeral services for David Balzer, 77, lifelong resident of Marion County, were held Saturday afternoon at the Tabor Mennonite Church, with Rev. James Waltner officiating. Mr. Balzer died Thursday morning at the home on Route 2, Newton, where he had resided since 1917. Surviving are his widow, the former Sarah Schroeder; one son, Elmer Balzer of Newton; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Frey of Prescott, Ariz. and Mrs. Peter R. Fast of Goessel.

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Goessel, Kansas
Son of Peter and Maria (Schmidt) Balzer
Married Sara Schreder 1910 October 14
Farmer

Bethel alumni note:

Photo holdings:
With wife (wedding) -- 1910 Newton, Kansas

Sources:
Heinrich Baltzer Genealogy p. 129
Grandma Profile #88755