John Allen Obituary

John N. Allen

1922 - 2013

John N. Allen, 90, a former metals official with Anaconda American Brass, Atlantic Ritchfield, and Hussey Metals, died peacefully on March 20, 2013.

Mr. Allen was born July 3, 1922, in Buffalo, N.Y. the son of George H. and Alice (Randall) Allen, and the stepson of Catherine (Carpenter) Allen. He was a graduate of Wooster School, Danbury Conn.. and Bay Path College, Springfield, Mass. After a stint with American Brass, shortly after Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he attained the rank of 1st Sgt. He served in the South Pacific and earned two Bronze Battle Stars as well as a Presidential Unit Citation having gone ashore D-Day in Saipan with the 4th Division and D-Day Okinawa with the 1st Division. At the end of the war he and other veterans were sent to China to accept the surrender of the Japanese Troops. In February 1947, he was sent to San Diego where he received his Honorable Discharge and Good Conduct Medal. He returned to American Brass as a District Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA from 1952-1959 and was transferred to Kenosha as Manager of Distribution and Tube Sales. After 30 years of service with American Brass, he accepted a position with Hussey Metals to handle Electrical and Sheet Sales for 11 years until his retirement.

Mr. Allen was active in partisan and non-partisan politics. After his retirement in 1982, he became active in many civic organizations having served on the Library Board, as a member of United Way, and Kenosha Tax Payers. He also served a term on the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors.

He was one of the founders of the Kenosha Towne Club, a Tennis and Swimming facility and a vocalist with the Brass Ball Bangers who played at several venues in Kenosha including the VFW.

In Politics, he served on the Kenosha County Executive Board, and several other GOP boards. He was twice a delegate to the National Presidential Conventions. For many years he was known as Mr. Republican in Kenosha County.

Survivors include his daughters; Holly (Richard) Stoddard of Gilberts, Ill., Roberta Allen and Leigh (William) Travanty of Kenosha, grandchildren; Erik (Renee) Tabbert of Schaumburg, Ill., Sarah (Ish) Aguilar of Kenosha, Heather (Brian) Mullins of Chicago, Ill., Adam Mullenberg, and Margaret Padgett of Kenosha; and great grandchildren, Krystina and Justin Tabbert, Hailey and Alejandro Aguilar, and Kyleigh Miedema.

He was preceded in death by his father George H. Allen, his mother Alice Randall Allen, step-mother Catherine Carpenter Allen, four brothers and three sisters.

A memorial service will be held in Founders Hall at Kemper Center (where Mr. Allen served on the board) on Friday, April 19, with visitation starting at 10:30am followed by a memorial service and luncheon. His ashes will be buried in New Milford, CT.

As dad would always say at the end of a difficult, long, or intense conversation, class dismissed,, or this meeting is over! Rest in peace dad!!

Memorials to the Kemper Center or the Wounded Warriors Fund would be appreciated.

Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations

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www.CaseyFamilyOptions.com

Published by Kenosha News on Mar. 24, 2013.
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Paul Rathnau

April 12, 2013

I am very sad to hear of John's passing. I met John about 15 years ago through the Champeen Fishermans Club in Door County. Spent many nights playing cards, talking and having a cocktail. John was loved and respected by ALL.

Troy Cowdrey

April 11, 2013

A very kind and special Gentleman. Your wit and thoughtfulness will never be forgotten!Quite a legacy John.
Love, Kein and Cyndi O'Brien

Kevin O'Brien

April 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. John was a great guy. He stood beside me and my family, shoulder to shoulder, during some difficult times. He always remembered my mom at Christmas time and stayed in touch with all of us.

My memories of John are endless. I am honored to have known him.

Bern Bauer and family and all of The Champeen Fishermens Club.

April 11, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

April 1, 2013

John was known to us as John Allen LeBeau. He was Sam and Duke's adopted brother at the former Town Club. Sam and I are saddened to learn of his passing. We have many, many memories of time spent with John. Our sincere condolences to the family.
Sam and Pat LeBeau
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

March 26, 2013

Dear Robbie, Leigh, and Holly: I'm so sorry about the death of your dad...he was a true character. xo. Owen Rice

March 26, 2013

Our whole family was so sorry to hear of Mr. Allen's passing. He was a great guy and a good friend to Bill and Audrey Rafferty, Sr.

Bill Rafferty, Jr.

March 25, 2013

I am sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great man and I will miss him. What a generation of Allens it was, and now they are all together again.

JP Taylor

March 25, 2013

To the family and friends of Mr. Allen, we offer you our sincere condolences. We chatted with him occasionaly while at Clare Bridge and knew that he was a special man and was most definately a Marine to the end. Semper Fi.

Alain & Dianne Oller

March 25, 2013

I am so sorry for hearing of your Fathers passing....I never had the pleasure to meet him, but I wish I did....He sounds like a Great Father and Man, and I Thank Him for serving for our Country in the Military! God Bless John Allen and all his family and friends.With deep sympathy

Denise Hilty-Stevens

March 24, 2013

Roberta,& Family, Sorry to hear of your Fathers passing. My prayers with you and your family in time of need.

bob fortner

March 24, 2013

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