Allen Martin, 82, a native of Kenosha, died on Wednesday, February 13th, 2008, of heart failure near his home in Houston, Texas. Allen was educated in Kenosha area schools before enlisting in the Navy where he served honorably during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Allen married Helen Fumo at Holy Rosary Church in June of 1955 and belonged to Holy Rosary and St. Therese Parishes. Allen raised his family in Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie, WI, before relocating to the Houston area with his wife, Helen, after retirement. He worked at Guttormsen's Bowling Alley while raising a family and earning his degree at Gateway Technical Institute in Hydraulics. After obtaining his associates degree, Allen worked at The Oilgear Company of Milwaukee until his retirement. He volunteered his time at the Kenosha Historical Society & Museum and was honored for his service there. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Helen Fumo Martin; his daughter Mary Ellen Schumacher, her husband Mark Schumacher, and their sons, David, Craig, and Matthew; his son, Gregory Allen Martin, his wife Marianne Madrigrano Martin, and their daughters, Amelia and Rebecca; and his son Larry John Martin, his wife Martha Cranley, and their children, Michael, Samuel and Mary Katherine. Allen has one surviving brother, John Martin. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Martin and Emma Carlson Martin; his brother, Robert Martin; his infant daughter, Mary Ann; and his granddaughter, Mecca Helen. A brief visitation will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 2224-45th Street, beginning at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum with full military honors.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Allen's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com