Robert (Bob) J. Balke, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Aurora Medical Center Bay Area. Born on January 9, 1947, in Milwaukee, he was the son of the late James Balke and Helen Terzis. On September 9, 1967, he married the former Mary Garon at St. Gregory The Great Church in Milwaukee.
Bob worked as a semi-truck driver and later spent 24 years as a fleet mechanic for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring and moving to Marinette in 2008. Bob enjoyed collecting stamps and was always happy to help family and friends with home and vehicle repairs. He cared for his pets with great devotion and appreciated the wildlife and natural beauty surrounding his Marinette home. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary; his brother, Gary Balke; two daughters, Laura Bartlett and Krista Michaels; and two granddaughters.
Visitation will be held at Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home on Saturday, April 4th beginning at 1 p.m., with a memorial service at 2 p.m.
