William Balik was born April 17, 1918 in Bagley, Minnesota to parents Joe and Stephanie Balik.  He had a brother Joe and a sister Mary. He grew up in Bagley and attended Bagley school. He left Bagley High School in 1935 to work on his dad’s farm. 

He entered the Army and was sent to Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas  for basic training.  He was discharged because his was considered an essential occupation. 

William died May 5, 1986 and is buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Bagley.

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