Allan Hostrawser, 93, of Black River Falls passed away on April 12, 2024, at Black River
Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
He and his twin sister were born on January 22, 1931 in West Allis, WI, to Harley and Cynthia
Hostrawser. The family moved back to Black River Falls when Allan was in his teens, and he
went on to graduate from Black River Falls High School in 1949. He married MaryLou Pauley in
1953 with whom he raised two daughters. They later separated.
Allan worked for Nelson Muffler while also working nights at Federation Co-op. He then worked
for Quick Electric and became an expert electrician before later beginning a career with the City
of Black River Falls in the water and sanitation department until his retirement. During the
1970’s Allan was an alderman and a member of the fire and emergency services in Black River
Falls. He was also a long time member of the Wisconsin National Guard and was briefly
stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington from 1962-63.
Allan enjoyed working in his garage, shop, and yard. He was an excellent woodworker and he
used these skills, as well as his experience as an electrician, while working with his brothers to
build the house he lived in. He resided there until a month before his passing. Additionally, he
took flying lessons and after receiving his pilot’s license, he enjoyed attending the EAA in
Oshkosh, and even built two experimental airplanes. After his retirement he also took up golfing.
Allan was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters: Pearl (Heath), Price, Dean,
Glenn, Janice (Wesley), William, Joyce (Hawley), and Alice (Hall).
He is survived by his twin sister Barbara (Mills); daughters, Cathy Deckert and Barb (Dave)
Neumann; nephew Jim (Roxie) Hostrawser, with whom he shared many years of care and
companionship; sister-in-law Darlene Hostrawser; niece Janet Gaier; four grandchildren, 9
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Allan’s request, there will be no funeral service. An interment service will be held on June
14, 2024, at Riverside Cemetery at 11:00 am.
You are welcome to join the family at Allan’s home afterwards to share memories.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
Research, PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741
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