Allen "Hans" Vertein, 86, passed away at home on August 19, 2017. He was born in North Freedom, WI on June 15, 1931 to George and Agnes (Steinhorst) Vertein. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. Allen married Marie Gschwendner on April 30, 1955. They were blessed with 4 children, Rick, Cheri, Joanne, and Sandy.

Allen graduated from Reedsburg High School in 1949. He was employed by Fauerbach Brewery and Rayovac Corporation before starting at Oscar Mayer Company, retiring in 1993, after 43 years. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and was on active duty from 1951-1953, spending 13 months in Korea. Allen was able to go on an Honor Flight in 2015, and was a life-long member of the local V.F.W #7694. Upon retirement he kept busy on their farmette, raising beef cattle, lawn work and gardening and was proud to give his produce to others. He loved the outdoors and had a passion for hunting and fishing.


He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marie;
3 daughters, Cheri (Tim) Brickl, Joanne (Dean) Walsh, Sandy Stanis; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy (Duane) Stieve and Marilyn Vertein; and a brother, Ken (LaVeta); sisters in law, Alice Liebmann, Faith Vertein; brother in law, Joe Donaubauer. Further survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Rick in 1974, 3 infant children, brothers George and Carl, sister in law Irene Donaubauer; and a brother in law, Gerald Liebmann.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church, Prairie du Sac, WI with Pastor Bradley Pearson officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Prairie du Sac Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 23, 2017 at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City, WI. hooversonfuneralhomes.com