Richard Frank Balsitis, Sr, age 75, of Hot Springs, went to be with the Father on August 11, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frank Balsitis and Marjorie Murray Balsitis. On November 18, 1994, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, he married Heidi Proppe.
Rich loved his family deeply and prided himself in providing for them. He worked for Frito Lay for forty-two years. When he was not spending time with his family or working, he could be found on the water fishing for whatever would bite.
Left to cherish his legacy is his wife of 24 years, Heidi Balsitis; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Balsitis Jr and wife Kris; daughter and son-in-law, Jill Boreham and husband Todd; stepson and daughter-in-law, Gregory Zenier and wife Sherri; and stepdaughter, Faith Hayes; two brothers, Paul and Lawrence Balsitis; former spouse, Susan Percifield (Steven), six grandchildren, as well as many extended family members, and a host of wonderful friends.
A gathering in memory of Richard Balsitis Sr. has been scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. DesPlaines Street, Plainfield, IL. Please join us as we would love to hear your memories of our Dad and help us celebrate a life well-lived.
For those who may have photos of our Dad, please feel free to bring them along or email
them to [email protected] and we will try to include them in our celebration.
In lieu of flowers and other customary condolences, memorials can be made to Save-A-Pet Adoption Center at 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grays Lake, IL 60030.
With love and gratitude,
Rich Balsitis Jr. and Jill (Balsitis) Boreham
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