| Karen Hall - October 15th, 2008 at 10:03am - Email |
| Carl I miss seeing your smiling face on Thursdays in Court, especially you throwing me that kiss every Thursday morning as I walked into city hall. You were always so energetic, always had a story to tell and always had a smile on your face. I miss you my friend. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and give you rest! |
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| Bonnie S Cosgrove - October 15th, 2008 at 10:22am - Email |
| Dear Carol & family
We loved Carl, he was such a dear man. He will be missed. We love you Carl!!! Somehow I know you hear that. God holds you now and we trust he will take good care of you. If there is anything that we can do for you or your family Carol, please ask. |
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| Bob Paulson - October 15th, 2008 at 11:27am - Email |
| Carol, Karen and April:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you mourn the loss and celebrate the life of your husband and father. Carl played a very important role in my life and the formation of my faith during our confirmation years at 1st Presbyterian. I have such fond memories of his quiet and thoughtful approach of teaching and asking a group of obnoxious 7th and 8th graders questions intended to make us think about our faith and the role faith plays in our lives. I also remember Carl's dry sense of humor and in spite of the "teeanage embarrasement" of Karen having her dad as our leader, the strong father/daughter bond that existed.
Over the years, as I came home from college, and then with my family, Carl always had a warm greeting - calling me by name, and taking a sincere interest in what I was doing.
Carl was a wonderful man - I am honored and thankful to have shared a part of my life with him. God's blessings to your family as you celebrate his life on Sunday.
Warm regards, Bob Paulson |
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| Don Schaefer - October 15th, 2008 at 4:30pm - Email |
| Carl delivered fuel oil to my parents home when I was just a child. Later in life, I had the pleasure of flying my plane along with he and Ed on many Saturdays for the 100.00 hamburgers. He was always interested in knowing how you and the family were, and shared an abundent amount of experiences and information with our group that met whenever possible. I will miss him greatly. |
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| Robert Lowrey - October 15th, 2008 at 8:35pm - Email |
| To Carl's Family. I too lost a loved one> Wednesday the 8th My Mom Betty Lowrey Pass away. So I know your sadness. I did have a connection with Carl . He gave me my first chance at a business. I owned Lowery's Equal Gas Station . On the corner of St Lawrence and Townline. Even thought I was very young and inexperience in running a business, Carl and Pete gave me a chance. And I will always remember That . He was kind man with a hart of gold. God Bless him. Robert |
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| Cindy Kremer - October 15th, 2008 at 11:17pm - Email |
| Dear Balke Family,
I was so sorry to read about Carl in the paper tonight. He was a kind man who always had a smile on his face and a book near by. He had subbed for me at Beloit Memorial High School and was always concerned about my family as my Dad passed away last January. He was so young at heart and I am sure you have many wonderful memories that will sustain you in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy Kremer |
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| Pat Wesselmann - October 17th, 2008 at 10:51am - Email |
| Carol,
Some friends of Carl's and mine from the Frito plant told me that Carl passed away. My first feelings were of great loss for you and your family but the more I reflected on Carl (and you) I started to feel happiness. Carl (and you) was a great neighbor and friend. I loved talking to him because he was always engaged in some new project and of course he normally had a joke to share. His vigor to experience life to its fullest and his positive attitde were a beacon for me as I went through some trying times, and for this I will always be grateful to him. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prays. God Bless. - Pat & AJ |
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| Lyle Kolze - October 17th, 2008 at 3:03pm - Email |
| Dear Carol & family, Arlinda and I were very saddened to here that Carl has passed away. Carl and I have had special relation over many years. I have enjoyed sharing many interests with Carl, like Aviation and Astronomy over the years. I have especially enjoyed doing many things with Carl over the years like attending Nebraska Star Party, and many other Astronomy events. Carl has lived life to its fullest and this has been one of the things that have impressed me the most. I will miss Carl's unique personality and will miss him beyond words that I can express. Warmest regards, Lyle & Arlinda Kolze.
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| Mark Preuschl - October 18th, 2008 at 9:41am - Email |
| Carl was one of the most wonderful people I have ever known. A unique person and great story teller, an always generous, always interesting, and wonderfully bright soul.
Carl and his wife, Carol, have had a profound influence on me. I will never forget Carl or the things he shared with me over the years.
I have a photo of Carl and his light bucket (telescope) on Flickr.
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| J. Mark Thomas - October 19th, 2008 at 8:42am - Email |
| I will never forget that gentle giant of a man, Carl Balke. He befriended me.
Mark |
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| David - October 19th, 2008 at 1:06pm - Email |
| Carl's family, Thank you for the wonderful memories: Carl and Carol biking by our house in all seasons,Carl borrowing bikes so Karen and April's families could join them when they visit;Carl standing in his backyard at two in the morning with Sarah looking through Carls homemade telescope; CARL chilling in the"Y" SAUNA with the guys, Carl walking the halls of BMHS as he shared his wisdom with the teenagers, and I could go on and on. Carl was a true renaissance man AND A GENTLEMAN(kind,giving,intelligent,creative,and fun to be with!) Thanks for the memories,friendship,and passion for life. The Luebke family. |
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| jim morgan - October 20th, 2008 at 12:36am - Email |
| carol and family, i know what it is to lose a family member. my dad died in 2000 fron kidney failure. i wish to express my sorrow on carl's death. he was or fellow astronomer in the rock valley astro society. carl was the key man that was always at the heart of our group. he spoke words of wisdom at our get to gethers. he was well liked and will be missed by everyone.farewell my friend.we will miss you,dearly. carol, if need anything, let his fellow astronomers know. |
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| Pastor Dave Fogderud, The Overflowing Cup - October 20th, 2008 at 10:15am - Email |
| Dear Carol and Family:
I wanted to attend Carl's memorial service yesterday but had to be out of town. Many good things have already been said about Carl. But one thing I must add. He had alot of compassion toward those who were less fortunate. Back in the 1980's and 1990's carl was a faithful volunteer for the Harbor For The Homeless. He loved visiting with the homeless people and was truly one of our best volunteers. Whenever I would see him in court or simply around town, he was always so friendly and displayed such a friendly smile. This community needs more people like Carl and Carol Balke. Thank you Carl for truly "Helping Us To Help Others."
Love in Christ, Dave Fogderud, Pastor
The Overflowing Cup Total Life Center
www.overflowingcup.org |
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