Obituary of Lawrence Marvin Balzer

Balzer, Lawrence "Laurie" M. of Minneapolis passed away on April 19, 2021. At the age of 91. Preceded in death by parents Marvin and Ada Balzer, and sister Sharon (Balzer) Smith, and many Friends waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Survived by wife Jayne, daughter Gwenn, and Miss Libby, and niece Debbie Smith. Retired from Soo Line Railroad. Graduate of Minneapolis South High School Class of 1948. He was inducted into the Minnesota Softball Hall of Fame. Joined the BAJ's of Bloomington. They won the Senior National Volleyball Championship for those 75+ years. He later returned to South High to Coach sports where he became known as "Coach Balzer". Celebration of Life will be held, May 18, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at The Cremation Society of Minnesota, 7110 France Ave. S, Edina, MN 55435, 952-924-4100. Memorials preferred to The Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County (952-435-7738) or, Nokomis Healthy Seniors (612-729-5499) or, the Donor's favorite Charity.