Joseph E. Balcer Jr.

Joseph E. Balcer Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday April 12th, 2022, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN.  He was born in Superior, WI, November 26th, 1944, the oldest son of Joseph and Adrianne (Van Massenhove) Balcer Sr.

Joe worked for the Douglas County Sheriff Department and Superior Police Department as a Jailer, Deputy Sheriff, and Emergency Dispatcher.  He retired in 2000.  In his youth, he loved driving the Wrecker for Allouez Garage.

He was married for 55 years to his devoted wife, Arlene “Suzie” (DeBrock) Balcer. They resided in Superior, WI, and upon retirement moved to Henderson, NV and then to Summerfield and Ocala, FL. Together, they loved to travel around the United States, playing keno and taking several cruises.

Along with his wife, Joe is survived by his son, Todd (Mary) Balcer, Superior; granddaughter Sara Balcer; son Brian (Andrea) Balcer, Niceville, FL; grandson Brandon Balcer; great-grandson Bryson Balcer; sister Linda Balcer; brother Richard (Cheryl) Balcer; sister-in-laws Judy Ford; Terry (Jamie) Ross; Cookie (Ron) Lundberg; and several nieces and nephews.

Joe was a loyal Green Bay Packer fan and NASCAR enthusiast.  He enjoyed the City of Superior and would ride his bike all over to keep track of the growth and development of the City. In his years of ill health, Joe enjoyed apartment living which gave him beautiful views of the water and the activity surrounding it. He received exceptional care from the physicians and medical staff at St. Luke’s Hospital as well as the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

Following Joe’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  If you would like to do a memorial for Joe, please make a donation in his honor to a charity of your choosing.

Cremation Service of Superior, 403 E Street, is assisting the family with arrangements.