Clemente M. Ballin Sr., age 68, and a longtime resident of Warsaw, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 2:43 p.m. in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
He was born in Mexico on Nov. 24, 1952, and was the son of Jose Lauro Vallin and Lubihilda Medina. A hard worker, Clemente worked for Maple Leaf Farms for some time. It was there that he met the love of his life, Margarita Garza, to whom he was wed on Aug. 8, 1970.
Clemente went on to spend more than 35 years with Dalton Foundry, where he worked as a grind finisher and a forklift operator. Clemente was a kind, giving person. He enjoyed helping others and was quite handy – he could fix nearly anything. He loved time spent with family, whether playing cards, visiting or barbecuing, time spent with his family was precious.
After nearly 50 years of marriage, Clemente was preceded in passing by his wife, Margarita. He was also preceded by his parents and sister.
Those who survive with memories to cherish include two children:?daughter, Juanita Silvestre (husband, Antonio); and son, Clemente “Rucko” Ballin Jr., both of Warsaw; two granddaughters, Cynthia Martinez and Maria Velazquez; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother and his three sisters.
A Life Celebration is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, where visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, June 9 at noon, in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gillam Drive, Warsaw. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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