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- STE. MARIE Allen Peter "PeeWee" Ochs, 58, of rural Ste. Marie passed away at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at his home.
Allen was born Nov. 7, 1953, in Olney, the son of Lorraine and Dorothy (Klingler) Ochs. He married Eileen Holkenbrink on July 12, 1980, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lillyville, and she survives.
Allen was a lifelong farmer. He served his country in the Army National Guard for six years. He was a member of St. Mary of Assumption Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.
Allen is survived by his wife of 31 years, Eileen Ochs; father, Lorraine Ochs; four children, Sarah Lingafelter, Mark Ochs, Maria Zumbahlen and Ashley Ochs; two grandchildren; eight siblings, Harold Ochs, Carol Hahn, Sharon Watson, Mary Helregel, Neil Ochs, Helen Grunloh, Kathy Helregel and Thresa Robards; and many nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Ochs; two siblings, Joann Mette and Leo Ochs; and nephew, Keith Mette.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Ste. Marie, with the Rev. Al Kemme celebrating Mass.
Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ste. Marie, with a flag presentation.
Arrangements are under the care of Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home, Newton.
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1953 - 2012 (58 years)
