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Obituary: Allan R. Christoph

Waukesha man was a dairy, beef and corn farmer.

Allan R. Christoph, of Waukesha, died on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at the age of 91.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1920 the only child to Reno and Ethel (nee: Rice) Christoph. Allan was a lifelong Waukesha dairy, beef and corn farmer and he enjoyed collecting antique John Deere two cylinder tractors. On March 8, 1952, he married Audrey Shepherd in Genesee Depot.

He will be sadly missed by his wife Audrey (nee Shepherd) Christoph, his children, Peggy Orlofske of Stoughton, Ralph (Laurie) Christoph of Watertown, Lee (Susan) Christoph of Eagle, and Brian Christoph of Waukesha. Dearest grandfather to Joyce (Ken) Kelch of Neenah, Clay (Dana) Christoph of West Allis, Carly (Jeremy) Jeske of West Allis, Allan Orlofske of Stoughton, Reno Christoph of Eagle, and Sabrina Christoph; great grandfather to Myles Kelch of Neenah and Shane Christoph of West Allis; other relatives and friends also survive.

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Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service at 1110 S. Grand Avenue Waukesha. Graveside services will follow at Prairie Home Cemetery.

Memorials are appreciated to The American Cancer Society, N19 W24350 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188. For further information please call Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at 262-547-4035 or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave the family an online tribute message.

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