NORBERT R. BALZER, age 91, of Broadview Heights, passed away peacefully at Seasons of Life Hospice on November 30, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife, Marion, of 18 years and his devoted children David, Brian (Lorah), Mike (Paula), step-children of Letitia Heckenberg (Jack) and Timothy Buss, and grandchildren Jessica, Christopher (Dr. Kaitlyn Marks), and Destiny. Norb was preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores, after 45 years of marriage and his nine siblings.  He is survived by many nieces and nephews who remember him as their loving uncle.  Norbert was an engineer employed by TOCCO and credited with 35 patents in the US and overseas.  He was a Veteran of the US Navy (1945-1946) stationed in Pearl Harbor.  He was an avid gardener and a member of the Master Gardeners in Cullman, Alabama.  His love of travel took him all over the world.  Norb enjoyed fishing and spending time at the beach, especially the white sands of Gulf Shores, AL.  He was an active participant and leader in the numerous organizations he was associated with, including Knights of Columbus.  Norbert was an active member in the church, serving on the Parish Council and various committees.  Family suggests contributions to Sisters of Incarnate Word, Regina Healthcare, or Seasons of Life Hospice.    Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME , 7906 BROADVIEW RD. (corner of Broadview and Sprague Rds.) , where services will be held Wednesday, December 5, at 10:30 A.M. and at Church of the Assumption, Broadview Rd., at 11:00 AM.  Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cullman, Alabama. VISITING HOURS:  TUESDAY 2-4 and 6-8 PM.