Robert J. ALLARD

Robert J. Allard, 58, Oconto, Wis., formerly of Allouez, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, peacefully at his home. He was born March 16, 1946, in Green Bay, son of the late Francis and Margarite (Simonet) Allard. He graduated from Premontre High School in 1964, and in 1965 joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kan., until 1969. He married Nancy Hensley, July 29, 1967, in Topeka, Kan. Robert worked at Procter & Gamble for 23 years, where he retired from in 1995. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed fishing, hockey, and playing the drums. After retirement, Robert also enjoyed spending time outdoors at his home on the bay in Oconto.Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy; five children, Amy (Craig) Van Kauwenberg, Michael (Cathy) Allard, Brian Allard, twins, Jay Allard and Chad Allard; five grandchildren, Brett, Kylie, and Chase Allard, and Robert and Jonathon Van Kauwenberg; four brothers, Joseph (Carolyn) Allard, John (Judy) Allard, Peter (Lynn) Allard, and Paul (Judy) Allard; three sisters, Agnes (John) Biese, Rosemary (Bill) Robl, and Rita Dalhke; step-mother, Rosella Allard; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ernest and Bonnie Hensley; three sisters-in-law, Velma Coon, Donna (Barry) Thompson, and Beverly (Wes) Sams; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William; brother-in-law, Dale Dalhke; and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Mayfield.Family and friends may call Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 130 St. Matthew St., Allouez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at church, with Fr. Larry Seidl officiating. Interment will be in Allouez Catholic Cemetery.