"Such a great guy, my sympathies to you all. RIP Allen"
In loving memory of
Allen R. Dumstorff
August 8, 1943 - September 28, 2021
A funeral Mass for Allen will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Divine Mercy Parish - St. John's Catholic Church in Bancroft. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Bancroft. Interment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft.
Allen Raymond Dumstorff was born August 8, 1943, in Estherville, Iowa, son of Henry and Regina (Schiltz) Dumstorff. He grew up in Bancroft and attended St. John's Catholic Schools. He enlisted in the Iowa National Guard.
Allen moved out West to work road construction where he met and married Sue Musick on May 16, 1969. He really enjoyed working road construction and operating heavy equipment, building roads in Colorado and Wyoming. He moved back to Bancroft in 1976 to farm with his Dad. He enjoyed farming and checking the crops. He also worked for Mankse Drainage running heavy equipment.
Allen loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and visiting with his friends. He enjoyed watching the stock market, traveling, going to National Parks, hunting, and fishing and keeping up with the latest news. He really enjoyed being around people.
Allen died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN surrounded by his family who will miss him greatly. He was 78.
He is survived by his daughter, Traci, and her husband Matt Bendlin of Mankato, MN; son, Brian and his wife Jocelyn of Urbandale, IA; grandchildren, Libby and Jack Dumstorff; brother, Eugene (Sandy) of Kasson, MN; sisters-in-law, Alice Dumstorff of Bancroft and Bernadette Dumstorff of Kansas City, MO; and ex-wife, Sue; and many nieces and nephews.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Edwin and Leon.
Tributes
"My heart goes out to all of you in your time of loss. "
"We hate the fact we won\'t be with you as you celebrate \"Joes\" life. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Had lots of good times back in the 70\'s.. Getting Sue and Diana to fill their purses either popcorn to go to movies.Fishing for firewood at Ingham Lake. Joe said\" it\'s not how much you make, it\'s how much you spend.\" Our love to all of you. Rog and Diana "
"Allen I hope you and Ed are not out goose hunting. You know how much trouble you got in the last time. Rest eternal my friend, you will be missed."
"Our deepest sympathy to the family in this sad time .Steve and I will always remember Joe taking the time to come to Colorado to see us. He had made us a sun flower that turns with the wind. It is in our yard to enjoy. We will always think of Joe as the wind turns this flower, We know this is a very special gift. You all are in our prays. Steve, and Judy Weller. "
"I really don\'t how to say it or what to say! Allen always had a smart s*^t remarks but he always did. Never forget the time he needed help with his ipad and we were at Alice\'s and he came back with a remark out of no where! We laughed so hard....but that is how he was!! He is going to missed by so many!!! You never went home in a bad mood after visiting with him!! I always enjoyed talking with him!!! You all have my deepest sympathy.....sending lots of love and prayers!"
"So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed my time fishing on Lake Michigan with Allen and Brian. Thoughts and Prayers to the family. Jim and Nancy Bauch"
"I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Allen. My brother Franklin has shared so many fond memories of Allen. May the Lord give your strength in the days ahead. God\'s Blessings to you. Linda Becker Armbrecht "
"There is a sadness in my life losing Uncle Allen. He had a personality of his own. The family gatherings won\'t be the same. Many of his days were spent at home with his health issues during covid so we had many long phone conversations. I would ask him how he\'s feeling. He would say, \"well, still above the grass.\" He loved giving advice so he almost felt like a brother to me along with his sense of humor. He will be missed. RIP Alice Dumstorff"
"Thinking of all of you and sending my condolences. I saw him often at CarGo, sitting with the guys and telling and sharing stories. RIP Allen"
"Such a nice guy. He loved to joke around and tell stories. Heaven gained a real kind man. Deepest sympathy to you all. "
"Dear Dumstorff family. Heaven received one of a kind. His.humor is certainly entertaining all up above. He will be missed. Remember all.the crazy fun times shared with.him. May he.now have peace. Sending prayers and hugs. Sincerely Maxine Antoine antoine. I remember riding the school bus with the little boys....oh my so much energy."