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Allan Deehr Obituary
Manitowoc - Judge Allan J. Deehr, age 75, of Keaau, Hawaii, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Surprise, Arizona. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 22nd at Pfeffer Funeral Home, (928 South 14th Street) Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 23rd, 2018, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Reverend Patrick Nelson S.D.S, Reverend John Bergstadt, and Reverend Paul Demuth will officiate at the concelebrated liturgy. Burial will take place at the Ucker Cemetery, town of Schleswig.
He was born August 23rd, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of Joseph and Dorothy Deehr. He grew up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and attended seminaries in Oneida and Baltimore, MD before deciding to attend law school. He was a 1960 graduate of Sacred Heart Seminary High School and a 1967 graduate of the law school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following law school, he worked in general practice from 1967-1973, with Smith, Harlow and Knab in Manitowoc. He also served as the District Attorney for the county of Manitowoc from 1971-1972. He was appointed as Circuit Judge for Manitowoc and Sheboygan
Counties in 1973 and remained on the bench for Manitowoc County until his retirement in 1997. He was appointed Chief Judge of the Fourth Judicial District from 1978-1984. He was married to Karen K. Kvalo on August 28th, 1965, in Madison, Wisconsin. They raised four children and celebrated thirty years of marriage together until her passing in 1995. He married Linda Shoemaker on June 25th, 1997 in Greece. They shared twenty years together at their home in
Keaau, Hawaii.
He was generous with his time and talents, helping run the Food Bank of Hawaii, working with the Diocese in Honolulu, HI, consulting with developing countries, such as Egypt and Kosovo, on development of judicial processes, and volunteering at hospitals and hospices. Allan was a world traveler and an avid bicyclist. He bicycled from Seattle, WA to Boston, MA when he was 70 years old. He was active in the Kupuna Softball League in Hawaii. His sense of adventure was only surpassed by his love of family, faith, and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, Keaau, HI; his children Drs. Amy J. (David) Rankin, Manhattan, KS, Jarrod K. (Stephanie) Deehr, Albertville, MN, Aaron (Kris) Deehr, Eau Claire, WI, Elizabeth R. (Adam) Bailey, Bakersfield, CA; his grandchildren Mary and Eleanor Rankin, Manhattan, KS, Evelynn, Henry, and Samuel Deehr, Albertville, MN, Emily Simpson, Eau Claire, WI; his siblings, Kate Deehr, Green Bay, WI, Janice (Dennis) Collier, Madison, WI, Karen (Lyle) Burmeister, Kaukauna, WI, Cyndi (Jeff Koob) Deehr, Manitowoc, WI, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Dorothy Deehr, Manitowoc, WI; his brother, Joseph Deehr, Manitowoc, WI; his wife, Karen (Kvalo) Deehr; his in-laws Arnold and Harriet Kvalo, DeForest, WI, and Muriel Gregory, Grass Valley, CA.
Memorials may be made to The Food Basket, Hawaii Island's Food Bank, Hilo, HI. http://www.hawaiifoodbasket.org/
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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Artan Hadri
February 11, 2022
Judge Deehr will be forever remembered for his valued contribution to Kosovo´s judiciary.
Rest in peace, amigo!
Robina Browne
March 8, 2018
Allan will be missed by so many. He imprinted many lives with kindness, friendship, and helpfulness. He did not know the meaning of the word "No" and always helped when asked. He and Linda were my "rock" at a time of great tragedy in my life and he holds a special place in my heart and always will. He was my friend.
Nancy Vogel Augustine
February 23, 2018
We are so saddened to hear of this loss. Your Father was a true force of good on this earth, and he will be surely missed. He influenced me and my life's course in many ways, and I am forever thankful for that. God's peace and love to you all. Nancy (Vogel) Augustine.
Diane (Kugel) Luckow
February 22, 2018
Many fond memories of confirmation classes with your parents. Your father was a special influence on my life.
My parents(James and Mary Kugel) also wish to offer their condolences, esp. to Elizabeth. Mom enjoyed many conversations with her.
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Doug Haag
February 22, 2018
Allan and I met in 1964, our freshman year at the U.W. Law School. He became my best friend in law school and that continued year after year until his passing. We visited with him nearly every year since our graduation in 1967. My wife, Judi, and I will miss him as we would a brother. God bless this wonderful Christian man and his family.
Rugova Canyon, Kosovo 2017
John & Ruth Ferry
February 22, 2018
Walking Lake Ohrid, Macedonia 2017
John & Ruth Ferry
February 22, 2018
Relaxing with Ruth on Lake Ohrid, Macedonia 2017
John & Ruth Ferry
February 22, 2018
Hanging out near Cairo 2008
John & Ruth Ferry
February 22, 2018
Touring while getting ready to teach 2008
John & Ruth Ferry
February 22, 2018
Touching the Pyramid 2008
John & Ruth Ferry
February 22, 2018
Attorney Barbara Kirchner
February 22, 2018
Judge Allan Deehr was a outstanding judge and a wonderful person. I am thankful for the privilege to get to know such a professional, inspiring, and positive person. May God bless his wife and family, may our Lord's grace provide comfort in this time of sorrow, and peace to get you through the days ahead. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Drini Grazhdani
February 22, 2018
Judge Allan J. Deehr was a wonderful person. I had the honor to work with him in Kosovo, where he came to improve the justice system of my country. His advice was received with outmost respect as Allan radiated trust and care. As a young lawyer, I felt so blessed to work with him and learned so much from him.
Judge Deehr, was so supportive of his colleagues and was passionate about the change that his work can make around the world.
I remember during meetings in Kosovo I would sit beside Judge Deehr, and for about a month I barely said anything in the meetings. Judge Deehr thought that I was a quiet person. After some time he saw me engaging in a debate at different meetings, he asked why I was silent in the previews meetings. I told him I was paying attention in order to learn from his wisdom and experience.
The world has lost a decent honorable man.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Artan Hadri
February 22, 2018
It was a privilege to get to know such a professional as Judge Allan, and even more a to meet a positive person like him.
As you grieve, know that we are all remembering and honoring him here in Kosovo.
He will be truly missed!
John Ferry
February 21, 2018
Al was a great colleague, mentor, and friend. He challenged others to do the best for themselves and others, continuously challenged himself to do his best for others. He was tireless in his pursuit of life. We will all miss him.
Daniel Anderson
February 21, 2018
Allan was my mentor after I went on the Bench in Sheboygan County in 1978; I learned the art of judging from him. He was a friend and an inspiration. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Tina Miller Hilbelink & Family
February 21, 2018
May all the sorrow and sadness you feel be replaced with all the wonderful memories you've shared. Best wishes.
Lorene and Rick Mozinski
February 21, 2018
Judge Deehr was a welcoming and supportive judge when we first came here from law school in 1979. He ran a competent and efficient courtroom, was always prepared at hearings, listened carefully, was respectful to all while maintaining order, and issued fair rulings in accordance with the law - the definition of an excellent judge. He was also a lot of fun at Bar Association picnics. We also enjoyed seeing Al and Karen at Mass at St. Boniface Church. - Attorneys Rick and Lorene Mozinski
Bridgette Burmeister
February 20, 2018
My Uncle Allan was a guiding force and inspiration to my Mother, Karen (Deehr) Burmeister. As her big brother, he often sent my Mom sincere and heart felt cards or letters ( with magnificent penmanship) along with a bouquet of flowers to let her know that she was in his thoughts. Therefore, while living far away in Hawaii, he made sure that his positive presence was still felt. May the blessings of Allan's comforting smile and genuine hugs continue to be felt through the memories of those of us he left behind.
February 19, 2018
Allan was a wonderful person and judge. When he retired in 1997, it was a loss to the Wisconsin court system. His passing, now, marks another loss to his many friends, family and to an abundance of people whose lives he so generously touched.
Justice Ann Walsh Bradley
Linda VanKoevering
February 19, 2018
The legacy Allan left are four wonderful children and the respect from everyone he met. He was a dedicated Jurist always striving for perfection following the law with precision. He was a wonderful friend and will be greatly missed.
Debra Mancoske
February 19, 2018
He was a kind and decent man as well as an outstanding Jurist. He was admired by all of the St. Joseph's Alverno Catholic Community. I am proud to have had the opportunity to practice before him.
Richard Deering
February 18, 2018
Sorry to hear of the loss of Judge Allen Deehr, he was a nice, friendly, and knowledgeable person. He will be sadly missed.
ray anderson
February 18, 2018
What an honest man that went by the law. Kind hearted and was there with a joke.
Fred+kathi Bonde
February 16, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
ron,darlene,mark,kathy lutzke
February 16, 2018
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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