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Keith Lee Balvanz

Birth	:	5 Jan 1949 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Sep 2021 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	East Lawn Memorial Garden, Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3605300, -93.0727600
Description	:	Keith Lee Balvanz, 72 of Albion, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Southridge Rehab & Healthcare while under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Keith's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Eldora, IA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m. For further information or to send Keith's family a condolence, please visit mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Born on January 5, 1949 in Eldora, Keith was the son of... Read More	Keith Lee Balvanz, 72 of Albion, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Southridge Rehab & Healthcare while under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Keith's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Eldora, IA. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Thursday beginning at 1:00 p.m. For further information or to send Keith's family a condolence, please visit mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Born on January 5, 1949 in Eldora, Keith was the son of Lawrence and Fern (Hutzel) Balvanz. He grew up in Eldora and graduated from Eldora High School in 1968. On November 7, 1970, he was united in marriage with Gloria Fiscus, and to this union they were blessed with their one and only child, Kimberly Jean. In 1973, the couple moved to a small acreage in Albion, where he continued to drive tractors and work with horses; something he had done since he was a child. Keith raised and showed hounds and had just about every animal you can think of on his farm at one point in time. His true passion, however, was raising and working with his draft horses. He spent many hours outside farming with the horses, as well as working with dairy cows that his daughter Kim showed for 4H projects. One of the moments he was most proud of in his life was driving the old steam-fired pumper "Old Betsy" at the fireman's convention, just as his father had done in 1953. His love of horses led him to participate in many parades, Antique Power Shows, Holiday Strolls, as well as weddings and funerals. Keith was employed at Fisher Controls for 37 years before his health forced him to retire. He then enjoyed his retirement by going to horse sales at Kalona, Aplington or Waverly. Keith was a very active member in his community. He was a member of the Albion Fire Department where he served as a fireman and fire chief for several years. He was also a member of the Albion Lions Club, and had served on the city council for several years as well as being mayor of the City of Albion for a period of time. He served on the Albion Library Board where he was president and was a main figure in the building of the new Library and Heritage Center. He officially became a grandfather for the first time in 1999, and then again in 2001 to his grandchildren Whitney and Wade. You could always find him at his grandkids' activities: watching dance recitals, color guard performances, football games, basketball games, and many baseball games. Survivors include his daughter, Kim (Brett) Canaday; granddaughter, Whitney Canaday; grandson, Wade Canaday (Samantha Snyder); brother, Jerry Balvanz; sisters, Maxine Boomgarden and Darla Mabe as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents, Lawrence and Fern Balvanz; brother, Dennis in infancy; brother-in-law, Ralph Boomgarden and sister-in-law, Betty Balvanz.

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Where is Keith Lee Balvanz's memorial?
Keith Lee Balvanz's memorial is located at: East Lawn Memorial Garden, Eldora, Hardin County, USA.
When did Keith Lee Balvanz death?
Keith Lee Balvanz death on 26 Sep 2021 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Keith Lee Balvanz's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3605300
Longitude: -93.0727600

Family Members:

Parent

Lawrence John Balvanz

(1908 - 1986)

Fern O. Hutzel Balvanz

(1916 - 1986)

Siblings

Dennis Ray Balvanz

(1946 - 1947)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

2. Ellsworth Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

3. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

4. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

5. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

6. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

7. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

8. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

9. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

10. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

11. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

12. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

13. Sheppard Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

14. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

15. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011

16. New Providence Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

17. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

18. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

19. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

20. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

21. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

22. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

23. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

24. Point Pleasant Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3422012, -93.2311020