Leonard Balz, 92, formerly of 4212 Lakeview Ave., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday
morning in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Graveside services will be 2
p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, conducted by Mr. Robert Reiner.
Mr. Balz was born January 28, 1886 in Millstadt, Ill., son of the late Conhardt
and Mina Siebes Balz. He married May Lyons September 9, 1922 in St. Louis, Mo.
He was librarian and head cataloger of the main library in St. Louis for 50 years
retiring in 1956. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. She preceded him in death
in July of 1977.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Marian Ferguson of Dundee, N.Y. He was preceded
in death by eight brothers and a sister.
There will be no visitation. Friends may meet at the cemetery entrance to be
escorted to the gravesite. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 29, 1978 page 3
Leonard Balz, 92, formerly of 4212 Lakeview Ave., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday
morning in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Graveside services will be 2
p.m. Thursday in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, conducted by Mr. Robert Reiner.
Mr. Balz was born January 28, 1886 in Millstadt, Ill., son of the late Conhardt
and Mina Siebes Balz. He married May Lyons September 9, 1922 in St. Louis, Mo.
He was librarian and head cataloger of the main library in St. Louis for 50 years
retiring in 1956. The couple then moved to Manitowoc. She preceded him in death
in July of 1977.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Marian Ferguson of Dundee, N.Y. He was preceded
in death by eight brothers and a sister.
There will be no visitation. Friends may meet at the cemetery entrance to be
escorted to the gravesite. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 29, 1978 page 3
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