Donald E. Balster's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2025 in Chaska, Minnesota

Donald E. Balster

September 19, 1944 - August 18, 2025 (80 years old)

Chaska, Minnesota

Donald E. Balster's obituary , Passed away on August 18, 2025 in Chaska, Minnesota

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Donald E. Balster

September 19, 1944 - August 18, 2025 (80 years old)

Chaska, Minnesota

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Donald E. Balster Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on August 18, 2025, at the age of 80, Donald E. Balster of Chaska, Minnesota passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald E. Balster to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Balster and Margaret Balster (Kramer); his siblings, Linda Terry and Daniel Balster; his brother-in-law John Stengle; his nephew Andra Terry; and his niece Angie Quinn.

He is survived by: his wife Mary Kelley; his children, Kelly Balster (Janet) of Plymouth, Sara Linsley (Keith) of Victoria and Jessica Sadowski (Brian) of Chanhassen; his grandchildren, Max Balster, Rachel Balster, Nicholas Balster, Jack Balster, Mitchell Linsley, Matthew Linsley, MaryGrace Linsley, Meredith Linsley, Olivia Sadowski and Stella Sadowski; and his siblings, David Balster (Norma) of Wilmont, Sandra LeBrun (Larry) of Watertown, WI, Karen Stengle of Pierre, SD and Susan Lowman (Renard) of Yorktown, VA. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorials preferred to St. Victoria Parish Family in Victoria or Ridgeview Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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August 24, 2025

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August 24, 2025

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August 26, 2025

Elaine Berki wrote a sympathy message

“We were very sad to hear of Don’s passing. He was a man of integrity—kind, thoughtful and honest. I came to know him when he started at Wrigley’s Santa Cruz Factory in 1979. He always had the well being of his employees at heart. We spent many pleasant years “gumming it up.” He will be missed. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Mary and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. It’s never easy to lose a loved family member. Don and Elaine Berki”


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Sep 02

Visitation

St. Victoria Parish
8228 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386

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Sep 02

Funeral Mass

St. Victoria Parish
8228 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386

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