Erna Müller Baleno Obituary

We announce the death of Erna Müller Baleno of Lexington, South Carolina, who passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 90. Erna will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her grandmother Erna; her parents, Theresa Müller and Franz "Xaver" Müller; her grandmother Margarethe; her stepmother Ottilie; and her siblings, Xaver, Ferd, Kurt, Gretl, Liesl, Frieda, Martha, Christl and Lilli.

She is survived by: her husband Frank Joseph Baleno; her children, Debra Baleno Lilley (Fleetwood), Frank Xavier Baleno (Daysi), Joseph Frank Baleno (Karen) and Steven Kurt Baleno (Dana); her grandchildren, Sonja Lilley Minich (David), Kelly Lilley, Ashley Baleno, Joey Baleno, Xandria Baleno, Xiomi Baleno, Katie Baleno, Frank Baleno Jr., Walker McDowell, Olivia Baleno and Mia Baleno; her great grandchildren, Lily Minich, Claire Minich and Bella Minich; and her brothers, Max Müller and Joschi Müller. She is also survived by Oma fiercely loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Those wishing to honor Erna's memory, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org.) in lieu of flowers.