Obituary of Leland C. Allenstein

Leland C. Allenstein Lee �Doc� Allenstein died peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by family on October 22, 2011 at Fairhaven, Whitewater, WI. He was loved and respected by his family, community, and the veterinary profession. A compassionate man, he will be remembered by all he touched as a warm, gracious, sincere, fun-loving person and the ultimate veterinary practitioner, scientist, and teacher. He was born on January 25, 1925 at Lamont, Iowa. After receiving a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1950, he went into veterinary practice at Whitewater, WI. For more than 40 years, dairy clients and their families benefited from his expertise, wisdom, and thoughtful care. He was a natural instructor and enjoyed explaining his diagnoses and treatments. In 1987 he became a clinical professor and later a faculty associate at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. For 30 years, he was a regular contributor to Hoard�s Dairyman magazine, authoring more than 350 columns. He served as chief veterinarian at World Dairy Expo for more than 25 years. Veterinarians and dairy farmers around the world consulted with Doc Allenstein. He was awarded the highest honors from each of the major veterinary associations, World Dairy Expo, and National Dairy Shrine. In addition to his extensive professional activities, he was dedicated to his community. He was on the board of directors of First Citizens State Bank for more than 40 years, served on the First English Lutheran Church council, and was past president of the UW-Whitewater Quarterback Club. Fishing was his passion. Preceding him in death was his first wife Betty Jo Dillman, his second wife Marian Sauter, and his brother Dixon. He is survived by his sons Steve (Karen) and Scott (Donna), daughter Carla (Dan), three grandsons, one granddaughter, two great-grandsons, and his brother Gary. There will be a visitation on Friday, October 28, between 5:30 and 8:00 pm at Nitardy Funeral Home, 550 N. Newcomb St., Whitewater (262-472-9118). Additional visitation time will be between 9:00 and 11:00 am on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at First English Lutheran Church, 417 W. Main St., Whitewater followed by a funeral service. Lunch will be served at the church after a brief graveside service. Memorial donations in Lee�s name can be made to First English Lutheran Church or to the Dr. Leland Allenstein Dairy Teaching Herd, UW-School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706.