Deceased Classmate: Richard Balke
Date Deceased: July-6-2008
Age at Death: 67
Cause of Death: heart attack
Classmate City: Springfield
Classmate State: MO
Classmate Country: USA
Survived By: 4 Children - Kenneth, Melynda, Russell, Heather. 10 Grandchildren
Richard served 20 years in the Navy reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After retiring he worked for McDonald Douglas at NASA in Florida. He enjoyed traveling and riding his Honda Goldwing.
