Barbara A. Balog

Barbara A. Balog, 87, of Fond du Lac, passed away on April 27, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born March 16, 1937 to Alvin and Mary (Hahn) Hauser.

She was a loving mother to seven children, grandmother to fifteen grandchildren, and great grandmother to ten great grandchildren.

Barbara was a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club and loved gardening. She adored the birds who would visit her and loved to listen to their songs. Barbara was also a talented artist and did beautiful drawings and paintings. She loved collecting antiques and was always excited to find a treasure. Barbara had a knack for cooking and baking. She kept her family members well fed with the most delicious food.

Barbara was the most amazing woman. She had a zest for life and loved her family so very much. Barbara was always learning something new and loved to travel with her siblings. She was actively involved in all of her kids and grandkids different endeavors. Barbara always made her family members feel special and lovingly supported them. She hosted all of the family get togethers for many years, where everyone looked forward to enjoying her smile and a tasty meal carefully prepared by her. After dinner, she was always up to win some money from her family in a game of Sheepshead or 31.

Barbara will be dearly missed by her children Christine Pflum, Renee (Amory) Waters, Tony Balog, Jack (Deann) Balog, Jodi (Nick) Heintz, and Andy (Lisa) Balog; fifteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; siblings Audrey, Dorothy, Carol, Connie, Jimmy, and Tina; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Fred, son Kevin Balog, and brother Tommy Hauser.

Barbara’s family invites friends and relatives to a time of visitation on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Zacherl Funeral Home from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. A memorial service will take place following the visitation at 4:00 PM.