Balik, Donnie "Big Six" - Died 2022

BALIK, BUSTA, PANOS, WINTER, MRACEK

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/9/2022 at 14:17:16

Donnie (aka Big Six) Balik of Littleton, Colo., formerly of Ridgeway, passed away at his home with one of his best friends, Lupe Felix, and his daughter, Jordan Balik by his side.

Donnie was born in Cresco, Iowa to Edward and Helen Balik and was raised on a dairy farm by Ridgeway. After he graduated from Crestwood High School in 1974, he pursued a career in the construction industry working as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed operating as well as working on the equipment. His career took him to Colorado in 1985. He worked for American Civil Constructors until an illness forced him to retire. In his time off he enjoyed being home and doing the things he loved, working on his truck, RZR and Harley Davidson motorcycle, hanging out with friends, assembling and operating RC Cars.

Donnie is survived by his daughter, Jordan Balik of Colorado, brothers, John (Sue) Balik of Protivin, Ed Balik Jr. of Cresco; sisters, Rita (James) Busta of Mountain Grove, Mo., Mary Jo (Ken) Panos of Protivin, Carol (Gene) Winter of Lawler, IA and Joann (Mike) Mrachek, Cresco. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews: Mike, Bryan, Rachel, Melissa, Kayla, Tanya, Tracy, Brad, Jason and Megan.; and also 18 great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Helen Balik, along with several aunts and uncles.

Donnie was an amazing Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend to anybody that had the privilege of knowing him. He will be missed. Rest in peace ‘Big Six’.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 23, at Holy Trinity Church in Protivin. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Wake service and burial to follow.

Source: Decorah Newspapers July 6, 2022

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