Allen H. Schmitt age 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his home with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was born on November 23, 1931 in Columbus to Reynold and Marcella (Derr) Schmitt. Allen was a 1949 graduate of St. Norbert High School in DePere, WI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952 until 1954. Allen was united in marriage to Patricia Doherty on August 23, 1958 in Doylestown, WI. He was employed by the Milwaukee Road Railroad for 10 years. He then began his employment in 1964 with A. B. Dick Company in Madison until his retirement. Allen was a Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus, District Deputy and held several other offices for the 3rd and 4th Degree. He was a Wisconsin State Medallion recipient and State Delegate at the National Convention in Louisville, KY. Allen was active in both his children and grandchildren's many school functions, sporting events and coached youth baseball. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards and time spent on woodworking projects in Grandpa's fix-it shop. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Patricia of Columbus; children, Michael (Barbara Ellen) of Waupun, Denise (Steven) Manthey, Barbara Ann (Tyrone) Hauge both of Columbus, and Thomas (Jodi) of Middleton; ten grandchildren, Adam, Ryan and Erin Schmitt, Connor and Logan Manthey, Charlie and Megan Hauge, Morgan, Brennan and Brady Schmitt; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Beatrice Weisensel; four brothers, Donald, Gerald, Ralph, Henry and infant brother, Bernard. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Columbus. Rev. Steve Kortendick officiated. Interment was in St. Jerome Catholic Cemetery, Columbus with full military honors. Visitation was from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Monday, October 6, 2014, at the Jensen funeral home and from 10:30 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Tuesday. Memorials may be directed to the Badger Honor Flight or St. Jerome Endowment Fund.