Bertram Hayes Balzer's Obituary
Bertram H. Balzer
September 19, 1938 – July 26, 2023
Bertram H. Balzer, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home in Pearland, Texas. He was born September 19, 1938 to Herman and Ornell Balzer in La Grange, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha; their daughter, Caroline Robin Stringfield, her husband, Acie and granddaughter, Hanna Stringfield; along with his sister, Herma Nell Tafelski, and many other family and friends.
Bert graduated from Austin High School in 1959 and was later drafted into the Army where he met his sweetheart, Martha Goins. After being discharged, he spent some time furthering his education at Wharton Junior College, and then went on to work for Brown & Root Inc. During his 35 years of service, he advanced to become the superintendent for the Highway Paving Department.
Bertram was a faithful Christian who served as an elder at Epiphany Lutheran Church. He also enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, fishing, hunting, gardening, as well as building on, and maintaining his property in Columbus, Texas.
Throughout his life, Bert had many friends whom he shared many laughs with. After all, you knew you were a close friend of his if he played a joke or two on you.
Although he will be missed greatly, he will be remembered for his generosity, strong will, and his famous “COCK-A-DOODLE-DO!”
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