Allen Le Roy Koecke
May 14, 1926 - September 10, 2014
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WAUKESHA/PRAIRIE DU CHIEN-Allen LeRoy Koecke, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. He was born on May 14, 1926, in Prairie du Chien. Allen was united in marriage to Loretta Barrette. She preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps proudly serving towards the end of World War II. Allen worked at various grocery stores and was a very loyal member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed traveling, exploring Europe and Alaska but truly treasured most the times spent at their summer lakeside home on Winter Lake. Allen is survived by his son, Steve (Roberta Lee) Koecke; grandson Ryan and many other relatives and friends. Committal services will be held at 11:30 on Sat. Sept. 27, 2014 at Calvary Cemetery on French Town Road, Prairie du Chien. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
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Amy Haas
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As Parish Nurse at St. William Church in Waukesha, I visited Allen the last few years at home and in health care facilities. I always enjoyed our visits and hearing stories of his life in Prairie du Chien and "beyond". He was a very thoughtful, loyal man and always seemed willing to help those in need. I learned a lot from talking to Allen and appreciate that I was able to get to know him just a little bit!
Sincerely,
Amy Haas
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Ryan
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I've never met a man with more wry and wit than my grandfather. I've never met a man with as much of a profound sense of integrity as my grandfather. Other than my father, I've never met a man I so truly looked up too and wanted to be that person. He was a rock. If you knew our family you would also know Grandma was the roll! I miss you both so very much!! I'm so proud to carry your name.
Ryan Koecke