Earnest Frederick Balke III Obituary
In loving memory of Earnest Frederick Balke III (Centerville, Texas), who departed this world on November 22, 2025 at the age of 71. Earnest leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Earnest Frederick Balke III to pay them a last tribute.
Though Earnest may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Earnest touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earnest Frederick, Jr. and Martha Marie Balke (Kopycinski). He is survived by: his sisters, Susan Roberts (J. R.) of Flynn and Pat Pilkenton (David) of Marquez; and his siblings' children, Susan Bell of Baytown, Kirt Morrison (Shauna) of Tomball and Russell Riker of Pasadena.
A Mass was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. Leo the Great Catholic Church (549 S Commerce St, Centerville, TX 75833). A burial was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at the St. Leo the Great Catholic Cemetery (549 S Commerce St, Centerville, TX 75833).
