He was born in Delaware, Ohio on November 3, 1940 to Carl A. Balser and Olga Frye Balser. He was preceded in death by a son, Wendell A. Balser; his parents; and sister, Edna Balser.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Watkins Balser; son, Brice E. Balser; and grandson, Brandon Lynn Balser; and three brothers: Earl, Lee and John Balser of Ohio.
All services are private, family only.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.