John Balz

b. 27 April 1870, d. circa 1941
  • John Balz was born on 27 April 1870 in Schleswig, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
  • John Balz died circa 1941.
  • He was interred at Schleswig Cemetery, Schleswig Township, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
  • The following appeared in a local newspaper: John Balz, 70, died at his home at 12:30 o’clock Friday morning after a lingering illness. He was born April 27, 1870, in Town Schleswig on the farm now owned by his son, William. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Balz. /P/ He married Louise Reichert of Town Schleswig on June 22, 1897, and the couple lived on the homestead until 10 years ago when they sold out to their son, William, and moved to the present address here. /P/ Survivors are the widow; three daughters and one son. Seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Carl Petzold of here, also survive. /P/ Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funera1 Home here and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery.
  • Last Edited: 9 Apr 2010