Allen William Hulett,
December 29, 1921 - August 08, 2012
Obituary
The life's work of a family man, patriot and public servant ended peacefully on August 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Allen Hulett (age 90) was born on December 29, 1921 in Whitehall, WI, son of Arthur and Margaret Hulett. He married Helen Stendahl on April 6, 1946 and had 5 children. He later married Marlene Smith on April 13, 1984. Allen grew up on a farm and had a great work ethic, supporting and mentoring his family throughout his life. Allen joined the Navy three days after graduating from Taylor High School in 1940. He was assigned to various ships including the Battleship U.S.S. Arkansas during World War II and was ultimately promoted to Chief Petty Officer. A life-long public servant, he served as Fire Chief of the Pewaukee WI, Maple Bluff WI, Oak Lawn IL, and Elk Grove IL Fire Departments and as well as a civil defense director for the State of Wisconsin and fire service advisor for Saudi Arabia. During his lifetime he corresponded with Eleanor Roosevelt and met Winston Churchill during WWII. Allen enjoyed making latch hook rugs for his children, grandchildren and friends. He won several awards on his rugs and even personally presented one of his rugs to the Prime Minister of Iceland. Allen’s passion was helping his family first and the fire service and the Navy. Allen is survived by his first wife Helen, Oregon WI, daughters, Mary (Bob) Landeck, Sister Bay WI, Fay (John) Gaukel, Oregon WI, Lana Zimmer, Houston TX, and Sue Hulett, Fort Dodge IA, and son Kent (Donna) Hulett, Rockford, IL. Also survived by grandchildren Eric (Phyllis) Gaukel, Tricia (Tory) McNeil, Lindsey (Bill) Keppel, Jeffrey Hulett, Janessa (Anders) Fremstad, Jillian Landeck, Jeanna (Jeremy) Moegenburg, Jayden Landeck, Kelsey Riley, Kendra Riley, Charlie Riley II U.S.N. and great grandchildren, Phyllis Rae and Eric Gaukel Jr., Allyson McNeil, Kylie Keppel, and Auden, Finian, and Annika Fremstad, step children, Mary (Allan) Foss, Bob (Terry) Smith, Rebecca Smith, Bonnie (Karl) Trapp , Kim(Ed) Duncan, step-grandchildren Taylor Trapp, Lucus, Tyler, and Jack Smith, Jamie Duncan, Emily Siegle, brother Vernon (Alice)Hulett, Taylor, WI and sister Darlene (Bob) Karr, Douglasville, GA. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, second wife Marlene, grandson Daniel Zimmer and sister Marion (Ray) LaPointe. Allen's family would like to thank Karen, Carol, Darci and Adrienne from Comfort Keepers, the staff of the V.A. hospital, Agrace Hospice, Pastor Karl Hermanson and the eternal friendship from Master Chief, Denny Behr (USNR) for their kindness, care and compassion. Dad/Grandpa: “You will forever be in our hearts. Honor, Courage, Commitment, Pride” Anchors Away A memorial service celebrating the life of Allen Hulett will be held this fall. On-line condolences may be sent to www.gundersonfh.com. Memorials can be sent to Illinois Fire Chief’s Foundation Scholarship Program www.Illinoisfirechiefs.org in lieu of flowers.
Memorials can be sent to Illinois Fire Chief’s Foundation Scholarship Program www.Illinoisfirechiefs.org in lieu of flowers.
Burial will be held at Hamilton Cemetery in West Salem Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012
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Dad,Thank you for being the caring, loving father that you were to me and Eric and his children and the whole family. There will not be a day that goes by that we won't remember you in a million different ways. Your love of children and always give the kids a dollar from "grandpa", your sweet tooth and love of cookies and candy and your love of tomatoes and ham will always be remembered. Every year when we celebrate Eric's birthday it will also be your birthday as well. Thank you for creating wonderful memories of a good and honorable father and grandfather. You will be missed greatly.
Love, Your daughter Fay
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mary dimaggio
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faye and family, I am so sorry for your loss! faye, I am monicas sister and we met this past winter at a play. I know your family has had many of the same struggle as my family but also know the love and commitment that was the driving force. God bless your family at this time of loss.
Mary DiMaggio
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Kent Hulett
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Allen was a great father who always was very proud of his family.He would always asked how his grandchildren were doing, and was happy and content when family was around to visit. He kept telling me how proud he was of me.I would tell Dad how proud of him I and his sisters were of him being our father. I like Allen became a Fire Chief and followed in his footsteps,spending 40 years of my life in the fire service.Dad showed me how great a profession being a firefighter was, and I never had any regrets following his career advise.
Dad was a very dedicated public servant. Allen missed many family events because of his work ethic, but we all understood, his passion for his work. He was my mentor,and I could always call him for sound advise.
One of Dad's request in his later years, was that he never be put in a nursing home.Thanks to the dedication of his family,Darci,Karen,Carol,Adrienne, The VA and others, Allen spent his final years at home.I am eternally grateful to Fay(his primary caregivers for four years),Sue,John and Mom for helping Dad.
GOD SPEED!
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John Andersen
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Kent and Family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather and good friend. While I was privilaged to meet Mr. Hulett only once he appeared to be a very nice man who held a great deal of knowledge of the fire service. It appears he lead an outstanding life and I know you will miss him greatly. Please accept my best wishes to you all. We are thinking of you all.
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Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department
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The Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department is saddened to learn of the passing of Retired Fire Chief Allen Hulett. Chief Hulett served as Chief of our Department from 1961 until 1964. Our hearts go out to Chief Hulett's family during their time of loss. The guidance and leadership Chief showed the Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Department in the early 1960's was invaluable and helped mold the future of our department. Thank you Chief. You will never be forgotten.
-Kristopher Loy, Assistant Chief, Maple Bluff Fire Rescue Dept.