Allan D. McInnis, 68, formerly of Racine, passed away at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. He was born in Ironwood, Michigan on November 11, 1940, son of the late Chester R. and Mildred E. (nee: Bloomquist) McInnis. Allan moved with his family to Milwaukee, WI during WWII. After the War, the family relocated to Butternut, WI. Their next move was to Racine, WI. Allan lived in Racine for 36 years and attended Stephen Bull School. Allan moved with his loving parents after they retired to Lake VanZile, Leona, WI. They enjoyed many fun-filled years on the Lake before Allan moved to live with his brother and his wife Lee and Martha McInnis, in Waukesha. While living in Racine, Allan was a longtime member of Epiphany Lutheran Church and the Cerebral Palsy Club of Racine. Allan leaves behind to cherish his memory, devoted brothers and sister, Norman R. (Elaine) McInnis of Racine, WI, Lee F. (Martha) McInnis of Waukesha, WI, and Joan E. (Julius) Nagy of Sparks, NV; nieces and nephews, Gail (Jim) Whittier, Laura (John) Knoch all of Racine, Kathryn (Steve) Kaplan of Oak Creek, Julie (George) Olesinski of Reno, NV, Twyla (Amador) DeLeon of Portland, TX, Todd (Wendy) McInnis of Watertown, WI, Christopher McInnis of New Orleans, LA and Joel (Donna) Nagy of Sparks, NV and a longtime friend, Barbara Baars, of Racine. Several aunts, uncles, and cousins further survive him. His parents Chester and Mildred preceded him in death, Allan’s Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, December 8th, at 12:00 Noon, with Rev. Thomas G. Kraus officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Committal Services will follow in the Chapel at West Lawn Memorial Park. The family has suggested memorials to Epiphany Lutheran Church, the Waukesha Bible Church, or the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation.
Norman R. McInnis says
Bramel Family says
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May God bless you all……
Barbara Baars says
My heart is filled with thoughts and prayers for you at this time. Will be there in thoughts and prayers, but I won’t be coming.
Barbara Baars
Robert Bloomquist says
To the McInnis Family,
I will always remember how Allan’s family was always there for him. He lived a life full of love.
May Allan rest in peace.
Love to all,
Cousin Bob Bloomquist
Ron Bloomquist says
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of cousin Allan. I guess that I remember him mostly at a much younger age. He was an inspiration to me personally as he fought so courageously with his Cerebral Palsy neurological disorder. I never heard him complain and he tried so hard to play with all of us cousins, and of course his uncle Ray.
I specifically remember one of our visits in 1965. You see, when I was 16 and on crutches following surgery on my hip, we visited Allan, Uncle Chet, and Aunt Mildred at their vacation home on the lake in Leona, WI. We fished, played cards, talked, and spent time together. How could I complain about being on crutches for maybe 5 month, when he lived with his challenges all of his life, and always seemed to have a smile on his face. He loved my dad, Ray, and the two of them were always like little kids when they got together. Allan had a big heart, big smile, and kind spirit. And, I will always remember him that way.
I will be thinking of Allan, as you spend some time celebrating his life on Monday
Carol Bloomquist Traxler says
I am writing to express my condolences to the McInnis family. I remember Allan’s visits with Aunt Mildred and Uncle Chet to Ashland when I was a child and seeing the love that he was fortunate to live with from those days forward. I remember Allan always with a smile on his face.
Love,
Cousin Carol Bloomquist Traxler
Norman R. McInnis says