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David M. 'Sluggo' Balmer

March 17, 1963 - January 2, 2016
Visitation
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Mayville
16 S. Walnut St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Friday 1/8, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Memorial
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Mayville
16 S. Walnut St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Friday 1/8, 5:00 pm

David M. ‘Sluggo’ Balmer, 52 years old, of Kekoskee, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 following a courageous cardiac battle where Dave always stayed positive in times of uncertainty.A memorial service will take place on Friday, January 8 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville at 5 pm. with the Rev. Sam Jackson officiating. A visitation will take place on Friday, January 8 from 2 until 5 p.m. at the church. A celebration of life service will also be held in the future. Further information on this service can be found at www.celebratedaveslife.com Dave was born on March 17, 1963 in Oconomowoc to David & Harriet Balmer. He was a 1981 graduate of Arrowhead High School. He was employed for over 23 years at Quad Graphics and then in 2006 became owner and operator of the Marsh Inn in Kekoskee with his wife Linda. He was united in marriage to Linda Villwock on September 28, 2002 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. Dave was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville. He was a past president and board member of the Village of Kekoskee and also a past board member of the Tavern League of Wisconsin. In his spare time Dave enjoyed taking part in sports, especially golf, softball, swimming, and racing. He also liked following Wisconsin athletics such as the Brewers, Packers and the Badgers. Traveling was also a part of Dave’s life and he enjoyed trips down to Florida with his wife and spending time on his Harley. Dave will be fondly remembered for his love for his family and friends. His kind heart and smile would always be welcoming to others.David is survived by: his wife Linda of Kekoskee. His mother Harriet of Hartland. His step sons- Ryan (Special friend Vera) Erdmann of Greenfield and Tyler Erdmann of Stevens Point. His siblings- Beth (Greg) Udelhoven, Daniel (Vicki) Balmer, Lisa (Steve) Coulter. His sisters and brothers in law- Jeff Villwock, Nancy Leystra, Larry (Collette) Villwock, and Rhonda (John) Luehring. His father in law- Lawrence Villwock. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his father David, mother in law LaVerne Villwock, and brother in law Richard Leystra.*Special thanks to the Mayville emergency staff and Kekoskee first responders for their care. Also to the Aurora Medical Center in Hartford and the St. Luke’s Cardiology department and Transplant Clinic for their care and support through the years.

Visitation
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Mayville
16 S. Walnut St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Map
Friday 1/8, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Memorial
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Mayville
16 S. Walnut St.
Mayville, WI 53050
Map
Friday 1/8, 5:00 pm

David M. ‘Sluggo’ Balmer, 52 years old, of Kekoskee, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 following a courageous cardiac battle where Dave always stayed positive in times of uncertainty.A memorial service will take place on Friday, January 8 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Mayville at 5 pm. with the Rev. Sam Jackson officiating. AContinue Reading

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Dennis & Crystal Schellpfeffer left a message on January 8, 2016:
Thinking of you and praying for you at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy.
John & Jan Nurkala left a message on January 8, 2016:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Hugs to all....
Fred Kaechele left a message on January 8, 2016:
My cousin Bob and I had lunch with Dave in October when I was up for goose season.A great burger, a bowl of Daves home-made chili, and a fun conversation.RIP Dave, and prayers out to Linda and family during this difficult time.
Tom and Joyce Bartelt left a message on January 8, 2016:
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family Linda. Dave went through a lot waiting for his transplant, surgery and healing. May he rest in peace.
Pam Lehman left a message on January 7, 2016:
My prayers are with you and your family. Just thinking back to all the fun times we had working at the Bar and socializing. I am still laughing about the time when we were all at the Brewer game and Dave tried to convince me that JJ Hardy was the owner of Jimmy John's. He always had that devilish twinkle in his eye.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
bob klink left a message on January 6, 2016:
Hit 'em as straight and far in heaven as you always did here. The only double eagle i know of, he made at old hick. God Bless
Gordie & Joyce Griepentrog left a message on January 6, 2016:
We are very sorry for your loss Linda. Prayers to you and your family. God bless all of you.
Mike Stibor left a message on January 6, 2016:
Thoughts and prayers to all the family and friends, I have not seen Dave for quite some time, but growing up with the family and spending lots of time when we were younger. Always remembered as a good guy and I know he will be missed. God Bless. Mike and Tauna Stibor of Chippewa Falls
Lori Oehlert left a message on January 6, 2016:
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathies and prayers. I wish I would have had the chance to meet David. Harriet is my 2nd cousin on the Hoppe side.
Rick and Dawn Schmidt left a message on January 5, 2016:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family Linda. Dave will truly be missed by many.
David Wuesthoff left a message on January 5, 2016:
David is going to be sadly missed by family and friends, he was a good friend that I had the pleasure to know for a few short years when he was a member at Old Hickory golf course. Rest in peace my friend and save me a tee time when we'll meet again. God bless. Merle Wuesthoff, Beaver Dam
Ken OConnell "The Czar" left a message on January 5, 2016:
Deepest condolences to you Linda and everyone else in the family. As a member of Old Hickory my most memorable rounds of golf occurred Labor Day weekend 1994, where Dave and I played 36 holes for the A Flight Championship. I luckily came out on top by one hole, but the entire day was filled with golf and friends. God Bless
Scott Rehn left a message on January 5, 2016:
The Rehn family will never forget Dave. His friendship and goofy shenanigans with Troy going all the way back to 5th grade. It seemed that when our phone rang, the reaction from my dad was, "ok, what did Troy & Dave do now?" Best part would be a few minutes after we received the call, the two boys would sheepishly walk in (just in time to eat) and my dad would ask what happened, the response would always be the same, Dave's guilty grin would appear across his face and he'd say, "nuttin." Too many stories could be told but one thing will always stand out, his goofy grin. Dave was a big ol teddy bear with the heart the size of a mountain.
Tom and Jeanne Griep left a message on January 5, 2016:
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Dave and Michelle Wroblewwski left a message on January 5, 2016:
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Dave was a great guy and will surely be missed by all. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Marker left a message on January 5, 2016:
I am so sorry for your loss Linda. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rick and Lisa Billings left a message on January 5, 2016:
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Elaine & Steve Muche left a message on January 5, 2016:
Sorry for your loss Linda. Thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Know that we are here if anything is needed.
Sig and Linda Semrau left a message on January 5, 2016:
So sorry for your loss Linda! Our deepest sympathy and prayers! May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time!
David Fenney left a message on January 5, 2016:
Dave was a great man and an old friend.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Steve & Alison Gouge left a message on January 5, 2016:
God bless you Dave. Will miss you.
brian wiese family left a message on January 5, 2016:
wow! so shocked.... a great friend has been lost, my wife Kris and I just there visiting family and spent couple hours with Dave, Linda and Robbie O, and many other friends watching packers get a beat down at the hands of Arizona....we still all laughed and joked if there was a good movie on but watched the game anyway and reminisced about the old days. I'm so thankful to have gotten to see him again. My family prayers go out to Linda and ALL of Dave's family and friends that you find strength and courage. He will truly be missed.
Mark and Patti Jorgensen left a message on January 5, 2016:
As we mourn the man who has left our midst, we celebrate the legacy; it is his gift. Our hearts are wrapped around each of you during this saddest if times. With love and prayer, the Mark Jorgensen family
Nicole Sheahan left a message on January 5, 2016:
Sorry for your loss Linda. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
dan leystra left a message on January 5, 2016:
so sorry for your loss Linda, keeping you thoughts and prayers
Michele Ertl left a message on January 5, 2016:
I feel privileged to have met Dave for the first time, 20+ years ago. He was always a sincere, smart guy, with a great sense of humor. My most sincere, heartfelt condolences go out to you Linda, and the rest of Dave's family. You are in my thoughts, and prayers.
Lisa (Lindsay) Stephan left a message on January 5, 2016:
Sending prayers to the Balmer family during this difficult time.
Molly left a message on January 4, 2016:
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you Linda and family. If I can help in any way let me know!
Dean Brown left a message on January 4, 2016:
My deepest condolences to Linda and the entire family. He was such a great friend and his memories will be with me always. What an incredible person he was. I will miss him.
Robin Heintz left a message on January 4, 2016:
So sorry for your loss! Deepest condolences to you Linda and your family!
Bob and Pat Rinka left a message on January 4, 2016:
Deepest condolences to Linda & family during this difficult time ~ we will keep you all in our thoughts & prayers
Clark Family left a message on January 4, 2016:
Our deepest condolences to Dave's family. He was such a nice man and we will miss him.
Greg & Mary Woik left a message on January 4, 2016:
Our sympathy to you Linda and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna Jobke left a message on January 4, 2016:
Prayers of comfort for your family.
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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