Louise A. Ballbach

The soul of Louise Ballbach, 85, of Cedarburg was called to its eternal rest on January 20, 2012. Louise was born in River Hills, WI on May 24, 1926 to Albert and Elsa Bentz. On May 24, 1947 she was united in marriage to Peter Ballbach at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Grafton, WI. Together they raised three children Sandra, James and Robert in Cedarburg. While Louise was employed at a local shoe factory for a period of time, she was better known as a dedicated wife and mother, a gifted seamstress and her beautiful flower gardens. Louise was a faithful member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church of Cedarburg. She also volunteered at Lasata Care Center. Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Peter, in 2009, her parents and her only sibling, Elsa. Louise is survived by: daughter Sandra (Verlyn) Joch, Neenah, WI; son, Robert, Cedarburg; four grandchildren Christopher (Lena) Joch, Burlington, WI; Jonathan (Shirley) Joch, Neenah, WI; Ryan (Shelley) Joch, Medina, WI; and, Peter (Mandy) Joch, Appleton, WI, as well as two great-grandchildren, Hayden and Hudsyn Joch, Appleton, WI. A Christian funeral service for Louise will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 11:00 AM at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, W67 N622 Evergreen Blvd. Cedarburg, WI. Internment will take place at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg. The visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please designate memorials to First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg, WI or Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI. memorials to First Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cedarburg, WI or Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI.