Gerald William "Jerry" Ballard, 94
March 26, 1925 ~ August 28, 2019
Gerald was born on March 26, 1925 in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Frank and Mabel (Bateman) Ballard.
Jerry was an Army veteran of WWII where he earned the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge.
He married Elayne Spearman, and they were blessed with six children.
He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska. He was a successful engineer at Armco Steel Corporation for several years. After leaving Armco he started Ballard Supply Company and retired at the age of 90.
He was involved in many activities at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, playing bridge, investment club, and many winters in Maui. Jerry always lit up a room with his positive attitude and quick sense of humor!
Gerald William "Jerry" Ballard, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Edina, Minnesota.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Left to honor his memory are his sister, Loraine Noble; daughters, Jane (Jim) and Barb (Tom Robinson); sons, Bill (Diana), Jim (Sam), Mark (Andrea); grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Andrew, Katie, Michael John, Samantha, Johnathan and Drew; Jack and Sam; Tom and Katherine; Steven and Becky; and 10 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosellane Norstadt; his wife of 59 years, Elayne Ballard; and son, Michael Ballard.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation 9:00 a.m. at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Jerry Ballard Memorial Fund to help those in need who are working to complete their educational goals.
Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel in service to the family.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 6, 2019 at Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice with Pastor Mark Schutt officiating.
Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice, Nebraska in charge of local arrangements.
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from obituary courtesy of Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, Nebraska; wife's obituary; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer NJochum 50966401
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March 26, 1925 ~ August 28, 2019
Gerald was born on March 26, 1925 in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Frank and Mabel (Bateman) Ballard.
Jerry was an Army veteran of WWII where he earned the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge.
He married Elayne Spearman, and they were blessed with six children.
He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska. He was a successful engineer at Armco Steel Corporation for several years. After leaving Armco he started Ballard Supply Company and retired at the age of 90.
He was involved in many activities at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, playing bridge, investment club, and many winters in Maui. Jerry always lit up a room with his positive attitude and quick sense of humor!
Gerald William "Jerry" Ballard, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Edina, Minnesota.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Left to honor his memory are his sister, Loraine Noble; daughters, Jane (Jim) and Barb (Tom Robinson); sons, Bill (Diana), Jim (Sam), Mark (Andrea); grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Andrew, Katie, Michael John, Samantha, Johnathan and Drew; Jack and Sam; Tom and Katherine; Steven and Becky; and 10 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosellane Norstadt; his wife of 59 years, Elayne Ballard; and son, Michael Ballard.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation 9:00 a.m. at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Jerry Ballard Memorial Fund to help those in need who are working to complete their educational goals.
Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel in service to the family.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 6, 2019 at Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice with Pastor Mark Schutt officiating.
Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice, Nebraska in charge of local arrangements.
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from obituary courtesy of Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, Nebraska; wife's obituary; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer NJochum 50966401
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Gerald William "Jerry" Ballard, 94
March 26, 1925 ~ August 28, 2019
Gerald was born on March 26, 1925 in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Frank and Mabel (Bateman) Ballard.
Jerry was an Army veteran of WWII where he earned the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge.
He married Elayne Spearman, and they were blessed with six children.
He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska. He was a successful engineer at Armco Steel Corporation for several years. After leaving Armco he started Ballard Supply Company and retired at the age of 90.
He was involved in many activities at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, playing bridge, investment club, and many winters in Maui. Jerry always lit up a room with his positive attitude and quick sense of humor!
Gerald William "Jerry" Ballard, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Edina, Minnesota.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Left to honor his memory are his sister, Loraine Noble; daughters, Jane (Jim) and Barb (Tom Robinson); sons, Bill (Diana), Jim (Sam), Mark (Andrea); grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Andrew, Katie, Michael John, Samantha, Johnathan and Drew; Jack and Sam; Tom and Katherine; Steven and Becky; and 10 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosellane Norstadt; his wife of 59 years, Elayne Ballard; and son, Michael Ballard.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation 9:00 a.m. at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Jerry Ballard Memorial Fund to help those in need who are working to complete their educational goals.
Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel in service to the family.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 6, 2019 at Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice with Pastor Mark Schutt officiating.
Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice, Nebraska in charge of local arrangements.
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from obituary courtesy of Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, Nebraska; wife's obituary; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer NJochum 50966401
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March 26, 1925 ~ August 28, 2019
Gerald was born on March 26, 1925 in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Frank and Mabel (Bateman) Ballard.
Jerry was an Army veteran of WWII where he earned the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge.
He married Elayne Spearman, and they were blessed with six children.
He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska. He was a successful engineer at Armco Steel Corporation for several years. After leaving Armco he started Ballard Supply Company and retired at the age of 90.
He was involved in many activities at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, playing bridge, investment club, and many winters in Maui. Jerry always lit up a room with his positive attitude and quick sense of humor!
Gerald William "Jerry" Ballard, of Minneapolis, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Edina, Minnesota.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Left to honor his memory are his sister, Loraine Noble; daughters, Jane (Jim) and Barb (Tom Robinson); sons, Bill (Diana), Jim (Sam), Mark (Andrea); grandchildren, Ryan, Jessie, Andrew, Katie, Michael John, Samantha, Johnathan and Drew; Jack and Sam; Tom and Katherine; Steven and Becky; and 10 great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosellane Norstadt; his wife of 59 years, Elayne Ballard; and son, Michael Ballard.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation 9:00 a.m. at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Jerry Ballard Memorial Fund to help those in need who are working to complete their educational goals.
Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel in service to the family.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, September 6, 2019 at Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice with Pastor Mark Schutt officiating.
Harman-Wright Mortuary in Beatrice, Nebraska in charge of local arrangements.
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from obituary courtesy of Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice, Nebraska; wife's obituary; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer NJochum 50966401
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