Kenneth W. "Wayne" Allsup

Kenneth “Wayne” Allsup, 75, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at his home in Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. Burial will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 22.

Wayne was born March 11, 1940 in Adel, Iowa to Earnest and Susie Allsup. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 – 1963, stationed in Hawaii for part of that time. He raised five boys and was very proud of each of them. He always put his family first and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Wayne enjoyed hunting, fishing, and any activities outdoors. He was a people person and very outgoing, making friends wherever he went. In recent years, he enjoyed going to Prospect Park and feeding the geese with his friend Theresa.

He is survived by his children, Kevin (Tammy), Dan, Randy (Tammy), and Scott (Jane); step-children, Steve (Debbie) Eittreim, Greg (Lisa) Eittreim, and Cathy Fosselman; grandchildren, Larissa (Nick), Lucas (Amanda), Angela, Michael, Josh (Danielle), Carrie, Nicole, Tyler (Elizabeth), Dylan (Jessica), Josh, and Chad; many great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria Merical; special friend, Theresa Ryan; and many other extended family and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; son, Brian; grandson, Christopher; and his siblings, Larry and Linda.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Wayne.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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