Richard Irvin Balm

1935 - 2014

Richard Irvin Balm obituary, 1935-2014, Greenwood, AR

BORN

1935

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

McConnell Funeral Home

137 North Main Street

Greenwood, Arkansas

Richard Balm Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 5, 2014.

Richard I. Balm, 78 of Greenwood, Arkansas went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Greenwood. He was retired from Whirlpool Corporation, veteran of the Navy and member of Harvest Time Tabernacle. He loved working on old cars and playing his guitar and keyboard. He lived in Greenwood for almost 40 years, where he had many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marla Ann Balm of 47 years; a sister, Jerry; his parents, Lawrence and Edith Balm and his twin daughters, Kitty and Kathy.

Viewing will be Friday, February 7, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Burial will be at North Lawn Cemetery in Fort Dodge, IA under the direction of Gunderson Funeral Home in Fort Dodge, IA.

He is survived by two sons, David Balm and wife, Angela of Greenwood and Mark Balm and wife, Doris of Booneville, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

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February 6, 2014

Linda McGahan

David; Let your passion, & love of Jesus Christ guide your heart in your time of sorrow. And he said, "My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." Amen.. Exodus 33:14
Please be careful driving it's a long journey to Iowa we love you and want you back here safe.
Linda & Don McGahan

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