Richard Baltes

Baltes, Richard J. "Dick" > MADISON - Richard Joseph "Dick" Baltes, age 63, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2007, at his home. He was born on March 21, 1944, in Madison, the son of Edwin T. and Josephine M. (Quann) Baltes. Dick owned and operated Baltes Electric for more than 20 years. He also had worked at Schultz Electric and most recently for Hill Electric. Dick had a love of the great outdoors and especially enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing. He loved to race at Union Grove with his 55 Chevy and was proud of the Model "T" that he had built. Dick was a member of the Middleton Optimists, Oak Ridge Rifle Club, Roxbury Trap Club, Eliminators Car Club and was past president of Madison Builders. Dick is survived by is wife, Jacquelyn K. Baltes; two daughters, Kristen (Darrin) Norman, and Rebecca (Ryan) Rogers, and their daughter, Ava, all of Madison; his mother, Josephine M. Baltes; three brothers, Mick (Linn) Baltes of Madison, Robert Baltes of Phoenix, Ariz., and David (Marcia) Baltes of Middleton; two sisters, Julie (Rick) Wambach of Fountain Hills, Ariz., and Diane (Robert) Volk of Prescott, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, Julie Ann (Greg) Wells and their children, Dustin, Paige, Brandon, Morgan and Andrew, all of Marietta, Ga.; and two stepsons, Scott (Angela) Benson and their children, Connor and MaKayla, all of Galesburg, Ill., and Dr. Rodney (Kim) Benson of Chicago, Ill. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. Dick was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Baltes. Funeral services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2007, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. Family and friends may call on Friday from noon until the time of the services at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the many friends and relatives who gave so much support and prayers and also to HospiceCare for all the help and kindness given to Dick and his family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to HospiceCare Inc. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com