Kim Ballwahn, 63, of Wilton went home to meet Jesus on March 4, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Kim was born June 10, 1960, to Kenny and Fern Ballwahn. He was a 1978 Royall High School graduate, which we cannot hold against him. He married Rosalynda Towne on July 11, 1983, and they had two children, Adam and Heidi. He worked at Northern Engraving in Sparta for 27 years as a Sheet Prep Foreman. He coached Hank’s Honey’s Softball Team, which gave him great joy, headaches, and hangovers.
But more than anything, Kim was a devoted father and grandfather. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, especially the ones his children and grandchildren participated in. Kim was also a chauffeur for his children and all their friends. He coached youth flag football, summer rec, and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments.
Kim never failed to not remember an embarrassing story about you and would never let you live it down. He enjoyed playfully picking on people he cared about. Kim made sure to always call his wife, children, grandchildren, and other family members to ensure they made it safely to their destination or just to check to see how they are doing. He always called to let us know the county trucks were out.
Kim enjoyed his grandson Carter stopping over at his house just so they could talk about school, practice, or a game. That’s the reason Kim always made sure there was a Pepsi on hand for Carter at Grandpa’s house. Kim enjoyed his good morning and good night text messages from his grandson, Jacob, and picking on him about what sports team he was supporting that week. Kim looked forward to every Friday, as he was able to help watch and care for his granddaughter, Bailey. He was stand-in father for many people who needed one. Kim was kindhearted and giving without expecting something in return. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Kim is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Rosalynda; his son, Adam, and his son, Jacob; his daughter, Heidi (Ed) Skinner, and their children, Carter Arbuckle and Bailey; his brothers, Larry (Arlis) and Jeff (Jenny); his sisters, Carol Thompson and Patti (Ron) Parker; his sisters-in-law, Barb Ballwahn and Kathy Ballwahn; his wife’s family, brothers Roger (Linda), Terry (Evelyn), Billy (Sue), Dickie, Merton (Linda), Ted, Justin, and Adrian (Rita), and sisters Judy, Hope, Joy, Juanda (Devan), Roxie (Fred), and Veronica; and a sister-in-law, Pat Towne, along with many loved nieces and nephews.
Kim was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ronnie and Dick; his nephew, David Ballwahn; his father-in law and mother-in-law, Harold and Margaret Towne; his brothers-in-law, Ed Towne, Marty Towne, Jim Bennett, and Roger Amacher; and his sisters-in-law, Doris Towne, Iris Olson, Brenda Towne, Rose Towne, and Rosemary Towne.
Remember please to be kind to others and help those in need.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Wilton Community Center. Pastor Bob Streeter will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date. Family and friends are invited for visitation on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the Wilton Community Center. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
