Allen J. Brewster

WAUKESHA - Allen J. Brewster, of Waukesha, was born to eternal life Thurs., Dec. 26, 2002, at age 67, after receiving new life with the generous gift of organ donation and a heart transplant on Oct. 1, 1991.

He was the faithful husband and best friend for 46 years of Yvonne (nee Pearson). He was the loving and devoted father and friend of John (Linda) of Genesee, Robert of New Berlin, and Earl (Alma) of Colorado Springs, Colo. He was the special and proud grandpa of Michael, Matthew, Lukas, Shelby, Kacey, Audrey and Grady; dear great-grandfather of Nathan and Andrew; dear son of Dorene and the late Allen Brewster; fond brother of Harley (Sunny), Jeffrey (Linda), and the late David; also survived by nieces, other family and many friends.

Visitation is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 6080 S. 27th St., and 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at Countryside Christian Church, 16650 W. Greenfield Ave., Brookfield. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. There will be a private entombment.

Allen proudly served in the New Mexico Air National Guard for 11 years, was a retiree of Kalmbach Publishing Co., past president of Wisconsin Scale Model Boating Association, member of Narrow Gauge Circle (a fellowship of narrow gaugers) and an avid and active railroad enthusiast and model railroader.

Allen’s family wishes to thank Dr. Bruce Berry for his compassionate care and concern for the last 15 years, the staff at St. Luke’s Medical Center Transplant Clinic, Dr. Claire Fritsche, Linda M. RN, and his cardiologist Dr. Henry Gale for their special care and concern, along with his special caregivers and friends Sheryl Bowman, Sandy Pelczynski, Octavia Hoskins and the VNA Hospice and staff. If desired, memorials are appreciated to St. Luke’s Medical Center Heart Transplant Program.

Prasser-Klecza South Suburban Chapel, 6080 S. 27th Street, is serving the family. It can be reached at (414) 282-6080. On-line memorial, guest book and directions can be found at www.pkfuneralhomes.com.