Ball (May 8, 1932 – September 7, 2019) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 2005 to 2010, representing Shiawassee County and three townships in Clinton County.

Dr. Ball received a lifetime achievement award from the Michigan Optometric Association in 2001.

[2] Ball received a doctorate in visual experimental psychology from Michigan State University, and an optometry degree from Ohio State University in 1955.

Ball was very active in the formation of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University.

[3][4] Ball died in Byron, Michigan on September 7, 2019, at the age of 87.