Allen Stueck

Allen Stueck (“Big Al”) passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025 in Lake Zurich, IL at the age of 78. Allen was born on November 25, 1946 in Manitowoc, WI to Elroy and Doris (Heberer) Stueck. He graduated from Reedsville High School in 1964 where he enjoyed playing sports and was selected All State for the football team. He then attended UW Stevens Point graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree in History. While at UW Steven’s Point he met the love of his life, Linda Roberts. They married in 1972 and began their 53 loving years together. The couple eventually set roots in Mundelein, IL where they raised two children, Sarah and Jonathan. Allen’s life-long career was in the insurance industry. In 1982 he started his own insurance agency, Fairfield Tuttle Stueck Insurance, with his wife, Linda, working beside him. Over the next 45 years they grew the business into a very successful and reputable insurance agency receiving several industry awards until his retirement in 2021. Allen prided himself on honest and thorough service making some of his closest and life-long friends over his tenure. You could often find him in Chicago enjoying a meal at one of the restaurants he insured. Allen’s faith in God was unwavering. He was an active and dedicated member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and School where he served in various roles throughout the years including President of the Congregation, Adult & High School Bible Study teacher, and as an Elder for a number of years. He was passionate about sharing the love of Christ with others and served on the WELS World Mission Board (1993-2009) where he travelled often to Mexico. He gave his time in support of Lutheran’s for Life, fund raising and speaking at various groups. He also worked with a small group of WELS members to help plan, fund and build a mission church in Lindenhurst, IL. Allen’s hobbies and interests over the years ran a vast span. Allen loved to travel. In the summer months he and Linda enjoyed camping with some of his favorite destinations being Door Co, WI., Indiana Beach, Turkey Run and The Smokey Mountains where they enjoyed hiking, swimming and fishing. In the Winter months he would often sweep Linda and his family away to warm beach destinations in Florida, Mexico and the Caribbean. You might also find him watching a John Wayne or old Western movie, doing a crossword puzzle, reading the latest historical fiction or a biblical based book, rooting his grandkids on at a soccer, softball, volleyball or a baseball game, enjoying a round of golf, or playing Cribbage with Linda or Sheepshead with friends. Allen also enjoyed watching all kinds of sports but took an extra liking to football with his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers – GO PACK GO! Allen is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Lee (Roberts) his “Silver Star”; Two children: Sarah (Brian) Gusanders, Downers Grove, IL, Jonathan Stueck, Antioch, IL; Grandchildren: Hayden and Parker Stueck, Antioch, IL, Hailey and Rylan Gusanders, Downers Grove, IL; Two siblings: Jeffrey Stueck, Whitefish Bay, WI, Susan (Peter) Danielsen, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Elroy and Doris (Heberer) Stueck; Two brothers: Andrew Stueck and Dorel Stueck; One sister-in-law: Mary Jane Stueck (Heiberger); Mother-in-Law: Loise Roberts; Father-in-Law: Glenn Roberts. All are welcome to attend celebration of Allen’s life. Visitation will be from 9:30am-11:00am on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Libertyville, IL. Service to follow at 11:00am with Pastor Kevin Raddatz officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville, IL immediately following the service. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of flowers or donations to The American Heart Association or Lutherans for Life. The family would like to thank all of the caregivers from Right at Home, the staff at Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Suncrest Hospice for their part in Allen’s care and comfort. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.

Allen Stueck

November 25, 1946 - May 4, 2025