Allan M. Wallman, 87, of Spearfish, SD, formerly of Rhame, ND, passed away at his home in Spearfish on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

Funeral Services for Allan will be on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Rhame. Pastor Mark Nygard will officiate with burial to take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. in the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis. Visitation for Allan will be on Sunday, from 9-9 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Allan, the son of Axel and Mabel Wallman, was born February 28, 1929. He attended Nebo School south of Rhame through the 8th grade and lived on a ranch until he was 22 years old when he joined the United States Army. After a train ride to Fort Sheridan, Illinois, followed by a troop train to Fort Riley, Kansas, Allan arrived at the 10th Mountain Division for Basic Combat Training. He had 8 weeks of Basic and 8 weeks of Light Infantry Training, where he learned how to fire all light infantry weapons. It was then on to Fort Lawton, Washington where he boarded a Merchant Marine troop ship dubbed The Marine Adder, bound for Incheon, South Korea to fight in the Korean War. After another troop train ride to Chuncheon, South Korea, Allan was assigned to the 7th Infantry Division, 17th Regiment, E Company. This was known as the bayonet division and they were immediately sent to the front lines. It was so cold, often dipping below zero, leaving food rations and water frozen. It wasn't uncommon for shelter to consist of a few logs over a hole, covered in dirt with a poncho draped across the entrance. Allan's platoon was later trained with flamethrowers, sending them deeper into the conflict. After suffering wounds from hand grenade blasts, a wounded Allan helped carry his fallen comrade downhill, away from incoming enemy lines. The next morning, as he lay on a cot in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (commonly known as a M.A.S.H. hospital), Allan was awarded the Purple Heart. A proud American through and through, he was also awarded the United Nations Ribbons with Three Stars; the Good Conduct Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; the South Korean Citation Medal; the Combat Infantryman Badge; and a Letter of Commendation. The events of the Korean War stuck with Allan as he suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder throughout the remainder of his life.
Allan ranched south of Rhame until he was the tender age of 80. He loved his cows, and the town of Rhame and its people. Allan was a member of the Bethany Church his entire life and married Linda Kostelecky on July 7, 2007. He loved to joke he was a successful bachelor for a very long time.
Allan and Linda made their home in Spearfish. With a long-standing love for the Black Hills, he picked out their house because of the view. Allan always said Spearfish Canyon looked like a part of Heaven, but even more ethereal because of the healing feeling it possessed.
Allan and Linda were able to do a lot of traveling for the Korean War Veteran Conventions. He made many friends through these conventions. Every Christmas he would send out 50 cards and a personal note to each friend and family member. After retirement, he and Linda enjoyed winters in Arizona.
For many years, Allan enjoyed having coffee in Bowman with friends and attending the local cattle sales. He loved his daily walks to Spearfish coffee shop The Green Bean, where he indulged in their Apple pie and coffee. He could never turn down a chance to chat about armed forces history.
Allan inherited three step-children; Jeremiah (Kylah) Kostelecky of Westerville, Ohio; Matthew R. (Lisa) Kostelecky of Dickinson; and Zachary Kostelecky of Spearfish. He also became a grandpa to two beautiful granddaughters, Kinley and Mila Kostelecky. Allan said it was easier feeding a bottle to a calf than to baby Kinley.
Allan is survived by his wife Linda; three step sons; brother Earl "Buddy" (Shirley) Wallman; sister-in-law Della Wallman; and brother-in-law Bob Abney. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Albert and Clayton; and sisters Francis Dillion and Ilene Abney. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bethany Lutheran Church in rural Rhame.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Service of Bowman in charge of the arrangements.