Wayne M. Ballweg

Wayne M. Ballweg, age 83 of Reedsburg, passed away August 22, 2023 at the Madison VA Hospital. He was born May 9, 1940 in Roxbury, son of Robert and Mabel (Kruchten) Ballweg.

He married June Simpson on January 27, 1968 in Roxbury. Together they enjoyed camping and fishing with their kids and grandkids. He delighted in working with and for his fellow VFW Post 1916 comrades. But his true passions were making maple syrup and constructing wooden baskets.

Survivors include his wife, June Ballweg; children, Helen (Cliff) Koronka, Christine (Dan) Christensen, Darin (Tricia) Ballweg, and David Ballweg and friend Melissa; grandchildren, Matthew, Claire, Nick (Courtney), Sarah, Gabrielle, Allison, Garrett, and Vincent; sisters, Sr. Joyce, Faye and Julie; brothers, Arden and Bennett; and many sisters and brothers-in-law along with nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mabel (Kruchten) Ballweg; sisters, Shirley, Ruth, Ella, and Leta; brother, Mark; and grandson, Michael.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 31 at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with Rev. John Blewett presiding.  Meal to will follow at the VFW Hall in Reedsburg. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30 from 4 to 7 PM at Grasse Funeral Home in Reedsburg and also from 10 AM until the time of service at the church Thursday. Inurnment will be held September 9 at 10:30 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Roxbury-Dane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Reedsburg Food Pantry or to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

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