Michael Joseph Balder was born April 19, 1949 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Anton and Josephine (Wybeirla) Balder. He graduated from Foley High School in 1967 and entered the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. He married Zita Robak on February 13, 1973 in Sauk Rapids. Mike worked for Burlington Northern and also worked as an over the road truck driver for several years. He enjoyed auctions, collecting antiques and was always ready to barter for a good deal.
He is survived by his wife, Zita Balder, St. Joseph, daughter; Vicki (Ken) Noakes, New Brighton and son, Michael (Gina) Balder, Rodgers and 3 grandsons; Ryan, Jordan and Chase. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Tony (Val) Balder, Minot, ND; Dan (Joan) Balder, Champlain; Joanne Boyd, Rochester and Annette Lightfritz, Minnetonka. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marge McCole and his faithful dog and loving companion, Rudy
Michael Joseph Balder was born April 19, 1949 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Anton and Josephine (Wybeirla) Balder. He graduated from Foley High School in 1967 and entered the US Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1969. He married Zita Robak on February 13, 1973 in Sauk Rapids. Mike worked for Burlington Northern and also worked as an over the road truck driver for several years. He enjoyed auctions, collecting antiques and was always ready to barter for a good deal.
He is survived by his wife, Zita Balder, St. Joseph, daughter; Vicki (Ken) Noakes, New Brighton and son, Michael (Gina) Balder, Rodgers and 3 grandsons; Ryan, Jordan and Chase. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Tony (Val) Balder, Minot, ND; Dan (Joan) Balder, Champlain; Joanne Boyd, Rochester and Annette Lightfritz, Minnetonka. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marge McCole and his faithful dog and loving companion, Rudy
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