Roger J. Balthazor
Roger J. Balthazor, 84, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, with his family by his side in Bella Vista, Ark.
He was born Jan. 3, 1937, in Fond du Lac, Wisc., to Francis and Mary (Clonan) Balthazor. He graduated from North Fond du Lac High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1955-59. On Oct. 21, 1961, he married Diane Druggish at Presentation Church in North Fond du Lac. He began his career as an aircraft mechanic and retired as a manager from KC Aviation in Appleton, Wisc., after 30 years. He moved to Bella Vista in 1998. He enjoyed playing golf, exercising at Branchwood and traveling the world.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gary; his in-laws, Ralph and Mae Druggish; and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Druggish, David Cratchy.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diane; his daughter, Linda (Ken) Sadorf; his son, Steven (Tracy) Balthazor; three grandchildren; his two sisters-in-laws, Carol Cratchy, Eileen Druggish.
Services will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Bella Vista on Nov. 22, with visitation from 9-10 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., officiated by Father Barnabas Maria-Susa. Military Honors will follow. Inurnment will be held immediately after at the church columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Circle of Life Hospice or the Bella Vista Public Library.
Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.
Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark.