John Paul Ballard Obituary

We bid farewell to John Paul Ballard of Racine, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 1, 2025 at the age of 53. John Paul touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Paul Ballard to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Ballard and Delores Ballard; his stepmother Sharon Ballard; his brother Bryan Ballard; his stepbrother Jeff DuVall; his niece Jessica Barboff Paredes; and his bestest pal Bolt.

He is survived by: his children, Kevin A. Ballard and Miranda M. Gattshall (Joshua); his stepchildren, Andrew May (Britani) and Izzy May-Jung (Jason Jung); his grandchildren, Addilynn Gattshall, Lorelai Gattshall, Aiden May and Leila May; and his siblings, Larry Ballard (Sherry), Melvin Ballard (Jennifer), Neil Barboff, Suzanne Kraus (Robert), Lorrie Barboff and Rodney Hetchler (Jackie). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.