ROBERT G. BALOGH age 75. Beloved husband of 52 yrs. to Gretchen (nee Lanning); father of Greg, Doug, Linda Kitts (Bob), and Kathy; grandfather of Julia and Monica Kitts; brother of Jim (Sandy). Bob's early love of hunting and fishing transformed in later years to a passion for birding and nature photography. His land ethic was beyond reproach; his story-telling skills masterful. Passed away Jan. 27, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial Friday Feb. 1, Holy Spirit Church (410 Lear Rd. Avon Lake) at 11:00 AM. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Private inurnment at a later date. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS N. OLMSTED THURSDAY 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, 44110 or The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA. 22203.