Frank Evans Balderson, of Seguin passed away on December 30, 2021 at the age of 86. Frank was born January 31, 1935 in New Brighton, PA to Mildred Mae (Evans) and Bruce Balderson.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Balderson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years Rita Balderson; daughters, Julie Balderson, Joy Jochec (Walt), Jean Carrol (Richard); son, Jason Balderson; brother Dick Balderson (Mary Jane); step-children, Steve Cornelson (Nita), Darryl Cornelson (Nicole), Missy Edgmon (Pete) 13 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

At an early age Frank lost his father to an industrial accident at the local Steel Mill in 1945.  His mother moved the family to Pittsburgh after the passing of his father. Frank always remembered about Steel Mills and could tell you back then there were at least 30 different Steel Mills in operation when growing up in Pittsburgh. He had a passion for chemistry and testing chemistry using a spectrum analyzer.

After graduating High School in 1952 Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and spent two years in the Korean War as a paratrooper. After his tour in the U.S. Army Frank came home and began working civil service in Corpus Christi, TX excelling in the use of spectrum analyzing equipment that was used for the application and production of various grades of steel.

Frank will be remembered for having family and friends over for festivities such as St. Patrick's Day every year and many other social gatherings. Frank was always cheerful, humorous and shared stories from his past such as the time when he owned a boat. A group of neighbors along with Frank would go out on the river for what they called midnight runs when the moon was at its fullest. Frank was very fond of fishing; he would gladly invite others to fish and hang out if there was an opportunity to do so. Frank had a love for horses, he would share how he got his experience around horses when he spent time on his uncle's tobacco farm. Frank rode on the back of the horse whenever they were beginning to make the rows for the tobacco plants. Frank could tell stories from World War II and the depression. He had memories from the loss of his father to his mother working in a factory during the war. Family means a lot for Frank. He cherished his family despite his difficult life when he was young because of the depression and later the war. He made it his priority to give his kids an easier way of life than what he and his brothers had experienced.

Rita would like to thank all neighbors who constantly check on their wellbeing during this difficult time. Also thank you to Pam Lackey, Don Richey and the entire Guadalupe Regional Hospice for all they did for Frank and the entire family.