Louis E. Bale, 69, passed away January 20, 2023, in Pratt, Kansas. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, June 17, 1953, to Louis R. and Virginia (Bailey) Bale. He was a truck driver his entire life and he was always on the road. Louis also worked for Pratt County in the road department as his most recent job. He was a great friend, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Louis is survived by his 5 daughters, Theresa (Robert) Fuzzell, Eugenia (James) Forsey, Judith A. Bale, Vanessa Bale and Loyalty Hernandez; son, David Bale; 3 sisters, Betty Sanderson (Howard), Thelma (Richard) Fabrizius and Kimberly Bale; 3 brothers, Roger (Cheryl) Bale, Terry (Christine) Bale and Tracy (Sarah) Bale; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Marg; parents, Louis and Virginia; brother, Kenny and niece, Angela Bush. No services will be held at his request.