Allen Jay Hallauer, 82, of Horton, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on October 25, 2016.

He was born on May 13, 1934 in Brown County, the son of Roy Virgil and Mabel Fern (Bohnenkemper) Hallauer. Al grew up in Horton and was a 1952 graduate of Horton High School. Al married Donna L. Schuetz at Miami, Oklahoma on December 13, 1973.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home. He is also survived by his brothers, Arnel (Jan) Hallauer of Ames, Iowa, Gene (Brenda) Hallauer of Manhattan, Kansas and Virgil (Anna Jo) Hallauer of Robinson, Kansas; sister, June Schlodder of Denison, Kansas. Al is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Lois Winterscheidt of Cushing, Oklahoma and Donna Knudson of Horton, Kansas.

Al served in the Navy from 1953 to 1961. As a Seabee, he was stationed at Adak, Alaska Naval Station and spent time stationed overseas in Japan.

Upon his discharge from the service, Al returned to Horton, where he continued to "run" a dozer. Among others, he worked for Dallas Kurtz, Ideker Construction and Amino Brothers in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a long time member of the Heavy Equipment Operators Union Local #101.

Al played baseball, football and basketball through high school. Upon his return to Horton, he continued sports by playing on local town teams for a number of years. Families make memories and Al's family has made lots of good memories over the years. He was a devoted and loving husband, brother and uncle to his family. He will be both missed and remembered fondly.

Funeral Mass will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the St. Leo's Catholic Church in Horton, Kansas. The family will greet friends on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. Burial will be at the St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Reinvent Horton or the NEK Hospice both may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com