Curtis Lee Balser

February 25, 1946-November 19, 2022

Curtis Lee Balser, 76, of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following and extended illness.

He was born on February 25, 1946, in Charleston, Illinois to Russel Clair and Frances Loraine (DeWitt) Balser.

Mr. Balser served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

He retired in 2009 as business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers.

He was a member of the Lapel American Legion Post #212 and the Lapel Eagles Aerie 4323 where he was a past president.

Mr. Balser enjoyed fishing, woodworking, watching Delaney play softball, watching western movies and Gunsmoke. He loved spending time with family, friends and his cat “Miss Kitty.”

Survivors include his son A.J. (Amy) Balser; grandson Leo Spacaj; granddaughter Delaney Balser; and son-in-law Mark Spacaj.

He was preceded in death by wife of 50 years Sheila Mae (Smith) Balser on Nov. 26, 2019; parents; and daughter Jacinda Balser.

A memorial service is scheduled to be held at the Lapel Eagles Aerie #4323. Cremation will take place with burial will be in Brookside Cemetery in Lapel. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #212.

Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Humane Society, 2219 Crystal Street, Anderson.

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