Raymond Balsewicz
Went home to the Lord March 22, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Rose (Gerke). Loving father of Joanne (Tim) Gitzlaff and Steven (Sherry) Balsewicz. Proud grandfather of Brian (Brittney) Gitzlaff, Paul Gitzlaff, Kyle (Megan) Balsewicz, Sarah (Tracy) Smith. Great-grandfather of Mia Pappalardo, Landon, Arianna Gitzlaff, Paige Kempf, Adalynn, Emma, and Mariah Balsewicz, and Khaleesia Smith. Dear brother of Thomas Balsewicz, Patricia (George) Petz, Jacqueline Balsewicz, and Maryann Balsewicz. Preceded in death by his grandson Joshua Kempf, brother Donald and sister Beverly Simonsen. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Raymond passed away peacefully with his family at his side. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, bowling, playing softball and cards. He tried to supplement his income by going to the casino- and was successful at times.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, April 1st at 11 AM at St. Mary Parish, N89W16297 Cleveland Ave, Menomonee Falls. Visitation from 10 AM until the time of Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Jude's Children's Hospital are appreciated.