IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Richard (Rich)
Or (Richie) Lance Balfanz
June 28, 1950 – October 16, 2025
Obituary
Richard "Rich" or "Richie" Lance Balfanz, of
Winneconne, Wisconsin passed away suddenly in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday,
October 16, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born June 28, 1950, in Chicago,
Illinois.
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. 3
rd
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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