Allen grew up in Greenwood, WI, where he graduated high school. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955-61 and enjoyed playing drums in the Army Band. Allen met the love of his life, Barbara, in Loyal, WI, and they married February 3, 1962. Allen worked 34 years at Hawthorn Mellody Dairy and ended his career as a lab technician at Crystal Farms in Lake Mills. Allen has always enjoyed camping with his TowLow, traveling to unique destinations, and playing cards with family and friends.

He will be missed by many loving friends and family members.

Allen is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Barbara; son, Tom of Whitewater; son, Bob (Becky) of Blue Grass, Iowa; five grandchildren – Chris (Haley), Brian, Jase (Kellie), Lacey, and Savanna; five great-grandchildren – Lillie, Zoey, Owen, Emery, and Rowan (plus Jase & Kellie’s twins due any day); plus many nieces and nephews, including Linda & Tom Hett with whom Allen & Barbara enjoyed traveling the world! Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda & Martin; Barbara’s parents, Julia & Emil; sister, Bev; and loving daughter, Lynnette (who has waited over 18 years to be reunited with the dad who loved her endlessly).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 27, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Whitewater. Visitation will be immediately beforehand from 9-11am. Burial with military honors at the Hillside Cemetery will occur after the funeral mass.

Allen’s family invites everyone to share stories and condolences at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com.