Richard Balek

Richard Balek, age 76 years, of Raritan Township, NJ, died Friday, October 5, 2012, at his residence.

Born in New York City, November 22, 1935, son of the late Joseph and Emelia Svoboda Balek, he had resided in this area since 1941.

A 1954 graduate of Flemington High School, he was a lifelong farmer.

He was pre-deceased by his brother, Albert Balek; a niece, Lynne Sharp; and a nephew, Daniel Balek.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Bertha Balek of Reaville, NJ and a nephew and his wife, John and Jaci Balek of Oswego, NY.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ, followed by interment in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ. Calling hours will be Wednesday 12 Noon-2:00 p.m.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.