A funeral will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 for 74-year-old Roger Dale Balsman, of Perryville, Missouri who passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
He was born November 5, 1947 in Perryville to Earl Balsman and Anna (Lukefahr) Balsman who both preceded her in death.
Survivors include a sister: Madonna (Richard) Snelson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; a niece, Melinda Ann Snelson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; cousins: David Balsman, Terry Balsman, Kay (Jim) Naeger, Ann (Raymond) Davis; an aunt: Erma Brown of Perryville, and many cousins and friends.
He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He received a degree from Northrup Institute of Technology in California and became a Aeronautical Engineer at Boeing.
He was a lifelong member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Roger served as a caregiver of his father.
In addition, he loved reading, gardening flowers, walking, and the discussion of airplanes and World War II.
He played trumpet in the high school band.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2021 at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville.
A funeral mass for 74-year-old Roger Dale Balsman, of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 20, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Father Ben Melaku officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.