younger years he played in a slow pitch softball league. He enjoyed bowling, especially with his grandchildren and playing golf with his son, Shane, son-in-law, Jason, and good friend, David Marousek. Mike looked forward to spending time with his grandchildren and took every opportunity to attend their activities and especially enjoyed his beloved dog Rudy.
Mike is survived by his wife, Jocey of Atlantic, IA; children, Stephanie (Jason) Holley of Bridgeport, TX, Melissa Balch of Atlantic, IA, Shane Balch of Floresville, TX, and Jason Humphrey of Solon, IA; grandchildren, Kyler and Kalista Holley and Corbin, R.J. and Mason Loudermilk; brother and sisters, Linda Balch of Atlantic, IA, Margaret (Rick) Norman of Stevensville, MT, and Randy Balch of Des Moines, IA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Balch; sister, Nancy Balch; and nephew, Andrew Norman.
Open visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 4, 2018, at Roland Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church starting at 1:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Atlantic, with Reverend Rachelle McCalla officiating. Burial will be held in the Atlantic Cemetery.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Mike's family and his arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com
IN REMEMBRANCE OF
Mike Balch
BORN
November 25, 1954 - Maryville, Missouri
DIED
May 1, 2018 - Atlantic, Iowa
At the age of 63 years, 5 months & 6 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 5, 2018
First United Presbyterian Church - Atlantic, Iowa
OFFICIANT
Reverend Rachelle McCalla
MUSICAL SELECTIONS
Amazing Grace by the Congregation
Jesus Is Just All Right recorded by the Doobie Brothers
CASKET BEARERS
Shane Balch
Jason Humphrey
Randy Balch
David Marousek
Jack Jensen
Joe Hayes
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Kyler Holley
Kalista Holley
Corbin Loudermilk
R.J. Loudermilk
Mason Loudermilk
FLOWER COMMITTEE
Sherrie Marousek
Laurie Knudsen
Judy Knutsen
INTERMENT
Atlantic Cemetery
Atlantic, Iowa
The family invites you to join them for lunch in fellowship hall
following services at the cemetery.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me
and Im not here to see
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldnt cry
the way you did today
While thinking of the many things
we didnt get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you
And each time you think of me,
I know youll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by the hand,
And said my home was ready
in Heaven far above
And that Id have to leave behind
all those I dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me,
dont think were far apart
For every time you think of me,
Im right there in your heart.
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