Allen A. Masanz

Allen A. Masanz, 76, Milton, formerly of Marathon passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Oak Park Place Nursing Home, Janesville.

He was born November 28, 1946 in Marshfield, son of the late Jospeh and Ethel (Kamenick) Masanz.  On October 2, 1971 he married Judith Bergs at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  She preceded him in death on December 30, 2007.  He later married Jeanette (Stieber) Knauf on May 8, 2010 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  She survives.

In his earlier years Allen worked at the GM Plant in Janesville, followed by Zimpro in Mosinee and eventually retired from Greenheck Fan as a press operator. Allen enjoyed golfing, fishing and traveling.  Some of his favorite memories came from traveling especially his trip to Germany for Octoberfest, cruises with Judy and his unforgettable trip to Canada with Neil and his close friends.

Allen proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Masanz, Milton, one son, Randy (fiancé Anna Prelipp) Masanz, Wausau, his daughter-in-law, Hollie Masanz, Mosinee, his step children, Joel (Jennifer) Knauf, Wausau, Craig (Kory) Knauf, Wisconsin Rapids and Robb (Kimberly) Knauf, Edgerton, 13 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, his siblings, Marlyn (Judith) Masanz, Weston, Ronald (Karen) Masanz, Neenah and Kristine (Duwayne) Merkes, Edgar, sister-in-law, Elmira “Mike” Masanz, Edgar and numerous nieces and nephews and additional immediate members of the Bergs and Stieber families.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Judith, his son Neil and a brother, Dale.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery where full military honors will be conducted by the American Legion, Alois Dreikosen Post #469, Marathon.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the church.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com