Andrew Patrick Balch
April 05, 1963 - November 12, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Andrew "Andy" Balch, age 55, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 5, 1963, in Madison, the son of James and Arlene (Carstens) Balch. Andy attended Edgewood High School. He married Robin Vogt on May 2, 1992. Andy was a great friend to so many and was very dedicated to his work with Wingra Redimix. He was an Eagle Scout with Troop 102 in Madison. Andy enjoyed coin collecting and golf. He loved gardening and working on his home. Andy was "pretty handy". He built a house for the flying squirrels in the front yard and fed them sunflower seeds and watched them come out in the evening. He was a caring, loving husband having faithfully nursed Robin through her successful struggle with lung cancer. Andy is survived by his wife, Robin; three sisters and two brothers, and their families; and Robin’s sister and brothers, and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Mass will be held at ST. MARIA GORETTI, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Robin wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare for the wonderful care they gave to Andy. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Road
608-442-5002
Events
Visitation
Fri Nov 16, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI
Memorial Mass
Fri Nov 16, 2018 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church • 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, WI
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Memories
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Jason Chilson
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My sincere regards and thoughts are with Andy's family and friends, I got to meet Andy through work, a few sales calls, projects and meetings with him but most importantly got to share a few work lunches and time away from the office as well, our normal spot was Babes and laughs were always included. We spent other times just catching up on the phone, he always wanted to know how things were going not only with work but life in general, I will miss him. -Jason Chilson
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Carel Koch
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I was sad to hear about Andy's passing. He and I were buddies back in our Boy Scout days. We both made Eagle Scout. He was a great guy and a great friend. I regret not keeping in touch with him over the years. My condolences and prayers to his entire family.
Carel "Sam" Koch
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Todd Kent
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Wonderful person, great to work with.. gonna miss ya my friend..
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Judith Douglas
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My thoughts and prayers are with Robin and the family Love, Judy Douglas
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Sandy Szczech
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Andy was a Special Person. He has always been very kind. I knew him from grade school through high school. Then years later, I was fortunate to meet and work with Robin. Very Sweet Woman. What a Match made in Heaven! My Deepest Sympathy to Robin and the rest of the Family. Love, Sandy Szczech (Hanneman) ‘81
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Jeff Moyer
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Andy, from everyone in our Family to you and Yours... rest in peace my friend! Our team will miss you dearly and our friendship will be cherished for ever.
-Jeff and Emily Moyer