Alan B. Shanks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alan B. Shanks (Merrimac, Wisconsin), who passed away on April 11, 2020, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alan B. Shanks to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Stanley and Dorothy Shanks (Bissell); his wife Cynthia G Zielinski; his children, Karen and Bill; and his siblings, Adeline, Bill, Roger, Carol and Mike.

He is survived by: his daughter Shellie Benish Jr. (John); his grandchildren, Kyle, John III, Lodi and Jamie Reihbrandt (Chad); his sister Sandra (Herb); and also Alice.

Memorials may be made in honor of Al's love of animals to the Sauk Co. Humane Society or Merrimac Fire & Rescue.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hooverson Funeral Home

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April 13, 2020

Kathy Dela Pena wrote a sympathy message

“I started at the sheriff's dept under al, he was always a great person. I thank god he hired me because i was a single mom with 4 children to raise and support. I worked there for over 23 years. Thank you al and god and the angels be with you now. Kathy delapena (formerly crary, selje, brandt)”

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