"Theresa, Chris, & families, your folks were wonderful neighbors. Your dad and my husband, David Allen (not related), enjoyed visiting with each other - especially on the trip they made to Texas in the motor home we purchased from your folks. I have many fond memories of both your dad and your mother. One time I needed to mow the lawn and my mower wouldn\'t start. I called your dad to see if I could walk the mower over and he would start it for me. Nothing doing! He fired up his mower and let me use it instead! Bless his heart!! My thoughts and prayers go out for all of you. I expect Al is telling stories in Heaven - right now. Lynne Jackson"
In loving memory of
Albert Arthur Allen
February 20, 1930 - December 31, 2020
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Albert Arthur Allen passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph R. Allen Sr. and Ruth Kepner Allen; wife, Gwendolyn Kerwin-Allen; brothers, Ralph Allen Jr., Leo Allen; sisters, Marie Jersin, Ruth Raney, Billie Renker, Dorothy Raney, and Shirley Klinker. Left to cher-ish Albert's memory are his son, Christopher Paul Allen and wife, Lisa; daughter, Theresa Marie Me-dearis and husband, Brent; brother, Thomas Wilson; sisters, Sandra Bennett, Carol Jean Kueny; Seven grandchildren, and a host of other dear family and friends.
Albert was a hard worker and great provider for his family. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Albert graduated from Peru State College in Nebraska and moved to Texas in 1962, working as a hide and leather broker. During his career he became VP of North Amer-ican Hide Exporters and President of Sunbelt Regional Transport. Later in his life, Albert branched out on his own and became a consultant and independent broker. He worked well into his seventies. Al-bert loved fishing and the outdoors. He also loved playing pool, as well as listening and dancing to country music. Albert was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, serving as an officer in each of these organizations. Albert had a zest for life, the most contagious smile, and he loved spending time talking and telling stories whenever he could. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service for Albert will be held on April 24, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Omaha, NE. Inurnment at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Luncheon and celebration of his life to follow at The Eagles Club.
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"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May fond memories and God?s loving words carry you through and beyond this difficult time of mourning. Isaiah 57:15"