Obituaries

May 5, 1952 to August 19, 2010

ROYAL CENTER - Richard W. Allen, 58, of Star City passed away unexpectedly 7:35 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

Born May 5, 1952 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Ralph W. and Lena R. (Newport) Allen. On June 18, 1972 in Pulaski, he married Shelia A. Butler. She survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Amanda M. Allen; grandson, Collin Wayne Allen; brothers, Dean E. Allen and wife, Barbara, Thomas C. Allen and wife, Rebecca, Timothy R. Allen and wife, Christine, all of Star City. He is also survived by nieces, Carmen Snyder of Burnettsville, Janette Moore of Andrews, Anita Allen of Minnesota, Shannon Davis of Monticello, Shelby Allen of Lafayette and nephews, James Allen of Minnesota, Craig Allen of Star City and Scott Allen of Monticello; sisters-in-law, May Vance and husband Collins of Bowling Green, Ky., Edwina Cook of Mt. Washington, Ky., Wanda Rice and husband Ronald of Brownstown, and brother-in-law, Paul H. Butler. He was also survived by several great nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by nephew, Christopher Ralph Allen.

Mr. Allen was a 1970 Winamac Community High School graduate and a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis. He was a farmer and a former parts manager at Case Power and Equipment in Winamac for 25 years. He had also formerly worked at Berkshire Implement in Royal Center for two years and Tri County Builders for 10 years. He had also been a representative of Juice Plus+.

He was a member of Pulaski Presbyterian Church, Redman Lodge in Monticello and a member of the Indiana Trailriding Association. He was also a former member of Odd Fellows Lodge in Winamac. He was also an amateur photographer and had a pilot’s license. He was also formerly active in Competitive Mounted Orienteering where he was a 1000 point achiever.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, and also one hour before the time of service. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday (Aug. 23), at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center. Burial will be at Pro Cemetery, Headlee.

Memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Sagamore Council, 518 N. Main St., Kokomo, IN. 49603-0865.