Allen E. Blackmore

STOUGHTON/MADISON-Allen E. Blackmore, age 81, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at his residence with his loving family surrounding him. He was born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Freeport, Ill., the son of James "Ed" and Josephine (Shippy) Blackmore. At age six, Allen attended, and graduated from the Delavan School for the Deaf. He met the love of his life at school and married her, Karen Kaley, on Sept. 28, 1963, in Milwaukee. Allen became a clerk for the United States Postal Service in 1973 and in 1976, became the first hearing-impaired letter carrier in the state of Wisconsin. He retired in 1995. In retirement, he delivered parts for NAPA. In 2007, Allen and Karen moved to Stoughton to be close to their children and their families. Allen was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather. He dedicated his life to his family. He enjoyed lawn work, especially mowing the lawn, and was a handyman, building many things. He always had a smile on his face. Allen enjoyed playing cards, boating, traveling, going RV camping with family and friends and participating in Deaf Community activities. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Karen; children Penny Bennett of Stoughton and Kim (Ray) McKay of Stoughton; three grandchildren, Samantha Pick and Jacob and Noah McKay; many, many cousins and other relatives and friends. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, James Blackmore. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 4 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, with the Rev. William Palmer presiding. Private burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Deaf Lutheran Church, 3110 Dairy Dr., Madison. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N. @ Jackson St. (608)873-4590