
Douglas G. Balmes
July 29, 1968 -
March 4, 2019

Douglas G. Balmes, age 50, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Froedtert South – Kenosha Hospital Campus.
Born in Waukegan, IL on July 29, 1968, he was the son of the late Norbert A. and Cecilia (Schmid) Balmes. Doug attended St. Therese Elementary School and was a 1986 graduate of Tremper High School.
On June 15, 1996 in Waukegan, IL, he was united in marriage to Tamara D. Buchholtz.
Doug was employed for nine years as a location technician with Olameter Corporation. He previously was employed with Ameritech.
Doug was a former member of St. Therese Catholic Church and he attended St. Mary Lutheran Church.
He was a quiet, easy going, reliable and dependable man. Doug was an all-around handy man who liked woodworking and fishing. He enjoyed working on his truck, training his Labradors Licorice and Maggie and watching the Packers.
Doug was cherished and will be missed by his loving wife, Tami; his two children, Nathaniel and Makena; his brother, Daniel (Pamela) Balmes; his sisters, Diane (Larry) Bowers, Donna (Philip) Cina, Deborah (Angelo) Tenuta, Denise (Matthew) Muhlenbeck and Terri (Jeff) Litz; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Balmes.
Service Info
A funeral service honoring Doug’s life will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue.
Posted by:
Sheila M. RobinsonMay God comfort and guide you during this difficult time; and may the "peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and your mental powers". Philippians 4:7.
Posted by:
TW, South CarolinaTo the loved ones of Doug I am truly sorry for your loss. May your memories be a source of comfort and joy. And may you find hope in the assurance for all of our loved ones at John 5:28,29.
Posted by:
Mrs. Beyer-KleinI am so sorry to hear of your loss Tami, Makena, and Nathaniel. Please accept my condolences and hugs from your old kindergarten teacher.
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Patty Casey (Balmes)My deepest sympathies go out to my Kenosha Balmes cousins. Many hugs and prayers to all of you!!
Posted by:
John and Judy WrightYour family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I really enjoyed working with Doug at the phone company. May the Lord be your comfort.







