Harlin D. Balzer
1949 - 2020
Harlin D Balzer, died June 2nd, 2020 at
his home with his children at his side. He was born to Victor S and
Lorene E (Gaeddert) Balzer on August 19, 1949 in McPherson, Kansas.
Harlin grew up in Inman, Kansas with
his parents, brother, and sister on the family farm. He is a graduate
of Inman High School and Bethel College and attended Anabaptist
Mennonite Biblical Seminary. He went on to raise his family in
Hesston and establish a career as a grain farmer in McPherson and
Reno Counties.
Harlin loved his children and
grandchildren deeply. He always enjoyed going to the movies, taking
pop breaks, camping, fishing, photography, farming, and goofing
around with those close to him.
He is preceded in death by his parents
Victor and Lorene Balzer and his brother Ron Balzer.
He is survived by his children Geoffrey
Balzer, Janell (Chris) Buford, and Amy (Tyler) Huntley; three
grandchildren; sister Jo (Steve Carr) Balzer; and extended family and
loved ones.
Memorial Services will be held at First
Mennonite Church in Halstead on Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM with
Pastor Steve Wilcox officiating. The service will also be streamed on
Zoom. In order to ensure safe social distancing, the family asks that
those attending RSVP to scarr@ix.netcom.com.
Memorials may be sent to Bethel
College, North Newton, Kansas or Wheatstate Manor, Whitewater,
Kansas.
Memories may be shared at
www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
