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Fredrick Joseph “Fred” Balek

Birth	:	29 Nov 1952 Rockwell, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Oct 2012 Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1399994, -93.2067032
Plot	:	Edgewood West Lot 45 #A3
Description	:	Fredrick J. "Fred" Balek, 59, of Rockwell and longtime resident of Mason City, died Tuesday (October 2, 2012) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (October 5, 2012) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E. with the Rev. Rodney Allers as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, (October 4, 2012) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., where a Scriptural Wake service will be held... Read More	Fredrick J. "Fred" Balek, 59, of Rockwell and longtime resident of Mason City, died Tuesday (October 2, 2012) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday (October 5, 2012) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 302 5th St. S.E. with the Rev. Rodney Allers as Celebrant. Committal services will follow in Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery, Mason City. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, (October 4, 2012) at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 3rd St. N.E., Mason City from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., where a Scriptural Wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Fredrick Joseph Balek was born on November 29, 1952 in Mason City, the son of James and Vivian (Logeman) Balek. He attended St Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Newman Catholic High School amongst the class of 1971. Following high school Fred entered the Electrician apprentice program at NIACC in Mason City where he earned his electrician certification. Fred was a gifted electrician and over the years was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #288, where he served as the Mason City area chairman for many years. He was also a member of the Apprentice program throughout Iowa. Fred proudly claimed the title of Master Electrician. On June 17, 2012 Fred was united in marriage to his soul mate, Donita Ditsworth Roben at their home in Rockwell. In his free time Fred enjoyed woodworking, classic cars, and collecting guns. His craftsmanship embodied perfection in everything he did. For the last few years Fred was able to assist his brother, Ron, during the harvest season as well. He will be forever remembered as a kind and patient soul who was soft spoken and always had time to listen. Those grateful in sharing in Fred's life is his wife, Donita Balek, Rockwell; his mother, Vivian Balek, Mason City; his in laws, Cecil and Mary Ann Ditsworth, Mason City; step children, Katie Roben, North Liberty, and Andrew Roben, Gwangju, South Korea; his siblings, Ron (Sheila) Balek, Manly, Deanna (Ed) Harris, Rockford, and Ted Balek, Mount Pleasant; brothers in law, Mark Ditsworth, Hastings, Nebraska, and Tim (Dianna) Ditsworth, Rockwell; sisters in law, Deb (Todd) Bielefeld, Mason City, and Julie (Randy) Holmes, Apple Valley, Minnesota; nieces and nephews, Jamie Balek, Amy Balek, Matthew Balek, and Jessica Balek; as well as extended family members and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Balek; paternal grandparents, Joseph M. and Jennie (Brown) Balek; and his maternal grandparents, Fred H. and Ruth L. (Godfrey) Logeman.

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Fredrick Joseph “Fred” Balek's memorial is located at: Elmwood Saint Joseph Cemetery, Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, USA.
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Fredrick Joseph “Fred” Balek death on 2 Oct 2012 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1399994
Longitude: -93.2067032

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James Edward “Jim” Balek

(1924 - 2008)

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