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In Loving Memory of Alan Larry Balter

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In Loving Memory of

Alan Larry Balter

June 1st, 2025

Obituary

Alan Larry Balter, PhD, age 86, died June 1st after a long serious illness. He was a spark of life and known for his great sense of humor. He always kept his 14 grandkids entertained. He was a college professor for 33 years. He then became a published author. Alan is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 41 years, Barbara Amdur Balter, his treasured sister Abby (Larry) Block, his two doting children, Liz (Cole Stremmel) Balter McNamara and Tony (Lisa) Balter and four adoring bonus kids, Tripp (Chia Huei) Amdur, Jennifer (Jeff Spitz) Amdur- Spitz, Daniel Amdur and Nancy (Robert Preskill) Amdur. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 5th at 10 a.m. CT at The Chapel, 8851 Skokie Blvd. Skokie. (at Niles Center Rd.). Alan’s service will be livestreamed at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Chicago Furniture Bank, www.chicagofurniturebank.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

Arrangements by Goldman Funeral Group. www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com

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Date & Time Thursday 06/05/2025 at 10:00 AM

Address Skokie Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

8851 Skokie Boulevard
SKOKIE, IL 60077

Phone (847) 478-1600

OfficiatorRabbi Steven Stark-Lowenstein

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Address Alan and Barbara's Residence
1811 Birch Road
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062

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