William (Bill) Kenneth Balzer age 73 of Braceville passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, April 6, 2020.  He was born on Jan 28, 1947 in Warren, OH the son of the late Kenneth Albert Balzer and Mable Agnes (Russell) Balzer.  Bill married Betty Lou Petersen on Sept 20, 1969 and they enjoyed 49 years of marriage together until she passed away on June 30, 2018.  A lifetime resident of Braceville, Bill attended Braceville High School and graduated in the Class of 1965.  He proudly served our country in the US Army from 1966 to 1968.  Upon receiving his honorable discharge from the Army, Bill got hired in at General Motors in Lordstown where he worked for 36 1/2 years until his retirement in Aug 2002.  Bill also was a farmer and loved hunting , fishing, and the 4-H club.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty,and  2 brothers, Stephen & Daniel E. Balzer. Bill is survived by: 1 daughter: Sherry Young of Southington, OH, 2 sons: Stephan & Jennifer Balzer of Warren Twp, OH, William (Bill) & Cindy Balzer Jr. of Braceville, OH,  4 sisters: Sharyn McCurdy of Warren, OH,  Francis & Tom Strock of Southington, OH,  Doris Ferraro of Streetsboro, OH, Pearl Balzer of Braceville, 1 brother: Ted Balzer of Newton Falls, 6 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Private family services will be held.  Bill will be laid to rest next to his wife Betty at Braceville Cemetery.  The family has requested that all donations be made to the Trumbull County 4-H Endowment Fund, Ohio State University Extension 4-H Program 520 West Main St. Suite 1 Cortland, OH 44410 in his memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view Bill's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com