Nancy E. Balser, 77, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at IU Health Arnett Hospital.

She was born June 7, 1940, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana to the late Benjamin and Eloise (Grolo) Nydegger.  Nancy graduated from Lauramie High School, Tippecanoe County class of 1958.   On October 10, 1961 she married Paul D. Balser in Stockwell, he preceded her in death on May 15, 1990.   Nancy proudly worked as a homemaker,  lovingly taking care of her family and raising her children.  She was a member of Buck Creek United Methodist Church.

Nancy enjoyed sewing and crafts but above all she cherished her time spent with her family and friends.Nancy is survived by her 3 daughters, Janice L. (Tom) White of Kokomo, Jeanne (Brian) Benjamin of Romney, Paula (Matt) Hudson of Crawfordsville; a grandson, Patrick Balser, whom she raised as her own; 6 additional grandchildren, Bridgette, Thomas Jr., Zachery, Caleb, Elly, and Janice; 4 Great grandchildren; Cody, Jimmy, Dylan, Quentin; 2 brothers; Richard (Lee) Nydegger of Brookston, Jack (Betty) Nydegger of Florida; and 1 sister, Carolyn (Clyde) Johnson of Florida.

Along with her husband Paul and her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Ellie Cox and Connie Twiggs; her daughter, Teresa Balser; and her great grandson, Connor.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 13 at Soller- Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette.

Service will be 10:00 am, Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Soller- Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. with Rev Dwight Monical officiating.  

Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 North, West Lafayette. Family requests memorial contributions to Buck Creek United Methodist Church or charity of choice.

You may sign the guest book, leave memories and photos at www.soller-baker.com.