Roy W. “Pops” Balcerak, age 65 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at the VNA Hospice Center.
Roy is survived by his wife of 44 years and high school sweetheart- Betty Balcerak (nee Hill); two children- Jody (Brian) Kristoff, Brad (Amy) Balcerak; five grandchildren- Kyle, Aaron, and Andrew Kristoff; Laine and Miles Balcerak; two sisters- Patricia (Patrick) O’Brien, Jennifer (Joseph) Strickley; brother-Larry Watson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was born in Gary, IN on March 5, 1952.
He was a union carpenter for over 40 years, in Local #1005. He was known by many as a true craftsman, not only with his hands but also with his heart and kind words.
He was proud to have served in the United States Navy Reserve and was a diehard Cubs fan.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Doris Balcerak; brothers-Delos “Duke” Watson and Ronald Watson; sister-Carolyn Bumbales.
Roy is survived by his wife of 44 years and high school sweetheart- Betty Balcerak (nee Hill); two children- Jody (Brian) Kristoff, Brad (Amy) Balcerak; five grandchildren- Kyle, Aaron, and Andrew Kristoff; Laine and Miles Balcerak; two sisters- Patricia (Patrick) O’Brien, Jennifer (Joseph) Strickley; brother-Larry Watson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was born in Gary, IN on March 5, 1952.
He was a union carpenter for over 40 years, in Local #1005. He was known by many as a true craftsman, not only with his hands but also with his heart and kind words.
He was proud to have served in the United States Navy Reserve and was a diehard Cubs fan.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Doris Balcerak; brothers-Delos “Duke” Watson and Ronald Watson; sister-Carolyn Bumbales.
Roy W. “Pops” Balcerak, age 65 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at the VNA Hospice Center.
Roy is survived by his wife of 44 years and high school sweetheart- Betty Balcerak (nee Hill); two children- Jody (Brian) Kristoff, Brad (Amy) Balcerak; five grandchildren- Kyle, Aaron, and Andrew Kristoff; Laine and Miles Balcerak; two sisters- Patricia (Patrick) O’Brien, Jennifer (Joseph) Strickley; brother-Larry Watson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was born in Gary, IN on March 5, 1952.
He was a union carpenter for over 40 years, in Local #1005. He was known by many as a true craftsman, not only with his hands but also with his heart and kind words.
He was proud to have served in the United States Navy Reserve and was a diehard Cubs fan.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Doris Balcerak; brothers-Delos “Duke” Watson and Ronald Watson; sister-Carolyn Bumbales.
Roy is survived by his wife of 44 years and high school sweetheart- Betty Balcerak (nee Hill); two children- Jody (Brian) Kristoff, Brad (Amy) Balcerak; five grandchildren- Kyle, Aaron, and Andrew Kristoff; Laine and Miles Balcerak; two sisters- Patricia (Patrick) O’Brien, Jennifer (Joseph) Strickley; brother-Larry Watson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roy was born in Gary, IN on March 5, 1952.
He was a union carpenter for over 40 years, in Local #1005. He was known by many as a true craftsman, not only with his hands but also with his heart and kind words.
He was proud to have served in the United States Navy Reserve and was a diehard Cubs fan.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Doris Balcerak; brothers-Delos “Duke” Watson and Ronald Watson; sister-Carolyn Bumbales.
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