October 24, 2022 at 4:32 p.m.
Mark received his M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 1991 and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Michigan State University/McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint, Mich. in 1996.
After residency, Mark moved to northern Wisconsin and opened his medical practice, Northwoods Family Orthopaedics in Hurley. Mark served a large area (Hurley, Eagle River, Woodruff, Ironwood, Iron River and Ontonagon). He was well-loved by his patients and enjoyed connecting with them over his many interests and outdoor hobbies: hunting, fishing, skiing, football, foraging, and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Balas. He is survived by his beloved fiancée, Tami Sellner; his two children, Stephanie and Scott Balas of Manitowish Waters; his mother, Marlene Balas of Harshaw; his sister, Lynn Gregory (Chris) Ignas of St. Charles, Ill.; his nieces and nephews: Michael (Lynsey), Emily and Everett Gregory; his great-nephew Calvin Gregory and the mother of his children, Amy Rayala of Manitowish Waters.
Visitation will be at noon on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Ascension Lutheran Church in Minocqua, and a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Texas Scottish Rite for Children, Lakeland Performing Arts Association and the Campanile Center.
Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.
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