ODESSA Joseph Gerald Balog Sr., 72, of Odessa, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Odessa. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels. He was born in Niles, Mich. SURVIVORS Son, Joseph Gerald Balog Jr.; daughters, Juneanne McIntosh and Janell Beer; brothers, Steve Balog, John Balog and Mike Balog; sisters, Carol Clark and Rosetta White and three grandchildren.
Published in Odessa American on February 24, 2012
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Richard L. Porter
Joe was not big and was not fast but in the football field he had heart. Joe was a good guy.