Allen M. Gest, 91 of Ladysmith, entered the promise of eternal life through Our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 24, 2023 at his home.

Allen is survived by his four children; Janice Gest of Delavan, Steve Gest of Ladysmith, Cheryl (Anthony) Ball of Chetek and Alana (Daniel) Burki of Ladysmith. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren, cousins and those who chose to call him dad or grandpa.

He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Edna Gest and his beloved wife Jackie.

There is a funeral Mass planned for 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Ladysmith with visitation at 10:00 AM at the church. There is a lunch afterward with a time of sharing memories at Worden Avenue Exchange on Worden Avenue in Ladysmith.

Monday, May 1, 2023 there will be military honors at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner at 12:00 noon with inurnment to follow for both Allen and Jackie when they both will be laid to rest.

Any monetary gifts will be used in discretion by the family in Allen's honor.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News .