Obituaries

September 28, 1939 to April 13, 2018

FRANCESVILLE - Darrell E. Allen, 78, of Francesville, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Friday, April 13, at IU Health Hospital, Lafayette.

He was born Sept. 28, 1939 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ida M. Rayburn Allen. When Darrell was six years old, his family moved from Kentucky to Bailey's Corner. He was a graduate of Wheatfield High School. He married Joan K. Mueller in 1963, and the couple had three children, Lana, Bradley and Douglas. He later married Karol Sue Myers Smith on Feb. 25, 2000. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Bradley (Krista) Allen, LaGrange, KY, Son 
Douglas (Sarah) Allen, Aurora, IL, Son 
Debra (Doug) Chenoweth, West Lafayette, Daughter 
Diana (Karla White) Smith, Lafayette, Daughter 
12 Grandchildren: Kassidy, Kourtney, Lauren, Emily, Paige, Stephanie, Brandi, Kristina, Courtney, Tristan, Joshua and Elijah. 
8 Great Grandchildren: Keaton, Jax, Rheilynn, Traevyn, Maddock, Lily, MaKena and DeLainey. 

Preceded in death by: 
Lana Renee Allen, Infant Daughter 
Joseph B. Allen, Brother 
Russell D. Allen, Brother 

Mr. Allen served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. He was a member of the Francesville American Legion, Winamac VFW and Monticello AMVETS. He was a past commander of the Francesville American Legion and longtime commander of the Honor Guard, a job he did with pride. He enjoyed teaching kids about the flag and driving the big drum that he built in area parades. He was proud to be a veteran and an American.  He owned and operated Allen's Welding in Francesville for nearly 30 years. He also worked nine years at Wabash National in Lafayette and retired from Carpenter Farms. He was a member of the Francesville First Christian Church. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed trapping, hunting, and fishing as well as woodworking, building and antique collecting. He was an avid sports fan. He loved his family very much, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski County Special Olympics or Francesville American Legion.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.