Dr. Douglas J. Balfour, 74, De Pere WI, died July 11, 2018. Dr. Balfour was born April 3, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to Dr. Harry & Eleanor (Rousseau) Balfour.
Dr. Balfour graduated from Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, MI. He received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the Cleveland School of Podiatry, now Kent State University, Kent Ohio in 1974.
He was a member of the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1964. Dr. Balfour was a member of Alpha Kappa Gamma Podiatric Fraternity.
Dr. Balfour was on staff at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay WI, Oconto Memorial Hospital, Oconto WI, Community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls WI, and Oneida Community Health Center, Oneida WI as well as being in private practice.
He married Ann Rogers on June 3, 1985. In addition to his wife, Dr. Balfour is survived by his son, Curtis Balfour and his wife Kristen, their daughter, Abi, sisters, Cynthia Todd and Celia Balfour and several nieces and nephews. Dr. Balfour is also survived by very special “ family” members Jennifer, Les and Ellie Wichman, whom he considered his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Saving Paws Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 0362, Appleton, WI 54912.
The family would like to thank Aurora Bay Care Medical Center for their kindness,
attention and excellent care given to Dr. Balfour during his illness.