Roger J. Balthazor, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 4, 2021, with his family by his side in Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Roger was born January 3, 1937, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, to Francis and Mary (Clonan) Balthazor. He graduated from North Fond du Lac High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force between 1955 – 1959, serving 3 years in Germany. On October 21, 1961, he married Diane Druggish at Presentation Church in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Roger began his career as an aircraft mechanic and retired as a manager from KC Aviation in Appleton, Wisconsin, after 30 years. After retirement, Roger and Diane moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 1998. They volunteered at the Walton Performing Arts Center, participated in the neighborhood crime watch and delivered Meals on Wheels. Roger enjoyed playing golf, exercising at Branchwood and traveling the world. Of their many adventures, his favorite was an African safari. He remained physically active until his stroke in 2015. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends and loved to watch and feed the local humming birds.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gary; his in-laws, Ralph and Mae Druggish and two brothers-in-law, Thomas Druggish and David Cratchy.

Roger is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diane; his daughter, Linda (Ken) Sadorf; his son, Steven (Tracy) Balthazor and their three children, Taylor (Kaleb) Horlick, Jacob Balthazor and Rae Balthazor.  He is also survived by his nephews, Craig (Patsy) Balthazor and Brad Balthazor; his two sisters-in-laws, Carol Cratchy and her two sons, Chip Cratchy, Don Cratchy and Eileen Druggish.

Services will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Bella Vista on November 22, 2021, with visitation from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Father Barnabas Maria-Susa.  Military Honors will follow. Inurnment will be held immediately after at the church columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Circle of Life Hospice or the Bella Vista Public Library.

Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.