Karen J. Balke Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Karen J. Balke (Racine, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Karen left this world on September 10, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter and Lydia; her husband Robert A. Balke; her son David Balke; her brother Richard; her sister-in-law Marilyn Schultz; her brother John Schultz; her brothers-in-law, Melvin Balke and Don Miller; her sister Barbara Amt; and her siblings-in-law, Lawerence Balke (Barbara), Richard Balke (Marilyn) and Virginia (Elwood Beiley).
She is survived by: her sons, Christopher Balke (Trisha) and Timothy Balke; her grandchildren, Joshua, Lydia and Grayson; her siblings, Helen Miller, Elizabeth Amt (Richard) and Eric Schultz (Judy); and her sister-in-law Kelly Schultz. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
