Robert Balzer obituary: Robert Balzer's Obituary, Topeka

In Memory Of
Robert E. Balzer
1927 - 2017

Obituary photo of Robert Balzer, Topeka-KS
Obituary photo of Robert Balzer, Topeka-KS

In Memory Of
Robert E. Balzer
1927 - 2017

Robert E. Balzer, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017.

He was born July 19, 1927 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Isaac H. and Tena E. Balzer.

Robert married Bernita Loemker on September 4, 1960. She survives.

Other survivors include his daughters, Denise Balzer (fiance Lance Litton) of Gardner, KS, and Beth (Tobin) Ortstadt of Wichita and grandchildren Katarina and Benjamin Ortstadt of Wichita.

Mr. Balzer will lie in state after 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, at Southern Hills Mennonite Church, 511 S.E. 37th St., Topeka, KS 66605, with burial to follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Hills Mennonite Church.

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Robert E. Balzer, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017.

He was born July 19, 1927 in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Isaac H. and Tena E. Balzer.

Robert married Bernita Loemker on September 4, 1960. She survives.

Other survivors include his daughters, Denise Balzer (fiance Lance Litton) of Gardner, KS, and Beth (Tobin) Ortstadt of Wichita and grandchildren Katarina and Benjamin Ortstadt of Wichita.

Mr. Balzer will lie in state after 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 S.W. 10th Ave, Topeka, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. that evening. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, at Southern Hills Mennonite Church, 511 S.E. 37th St., Topeka, KS 66605, with burial to follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Southern Hills Mennonite Church.

To leave a condolence or share a memory with the family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
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Service

Friday, July 28, 2017 at 10:30am
Southern Hills Mennonite Church, 511 S.E. 37th St., Topeka, KS 66605

Interment

Penwell-Gabel Cemetery
3616 SW. 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66606

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family

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