Wayne Allen
A memorial service was Dec. 29, 2003, in Ashland, Wis., for
Wayne E. Allen of Ashland, who died Dec. 23, 2003, at his home. He
was 77.
There was cremation.
Born July 9, 1926, in Waterford, Wis., he was the son of William
and Clara (Duerwaechter) Allen. He served in the U.S. Army Air
Corps during World War II.
He married Patricia Neff Aug. 12, 1950, in Ashland, and the
couple made their home in Waterford.
In 1965, the family moved to Castle Rock, where they lived until
Mr. Allen retired in 1988. After retirement, he and his wife spent
their summers traveling and wintered in Hondo, Texas. They moved to
Ashland in 2002.
Mr. Allen was a member of the Benevolent and Paternal Order of
Elks Lodge No. 1650 in Littleton for 26 years. He enjoyed playing
golf and was a lifelong camper.
He is survived by his wife of Ashland; children Linda Haley and
her husband, Bernie, of Greeley, Jill Engelman and her husband,
Randy, of Iron River, Wis., Marshall Allen and his wife, Anita, of
Castle Rock and Connie Tinnes and her husband, Robert, of Parker;
grandchildren Jane, Megan, Jessica, Jennifer, Katie, Cari, Alyssa,
Alayna, Travis, Callie; five great-grandchildren; sisters Betty
Chajacki and her husband, Charles, of Medford, Wis., Shirley Long
and her husband, Harry, of Rock Hill, S.C.; brothers Donald Allen
and his wife, June, of Missoula, Mont., and James Allen and his
wife, Pat, of Waterford, Wis.; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William, nephews Donald
Allen Jr. and Thomas Long.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Regional Hospice, c/o
Frost Funeral Home, 610 Ellis St., Ashland, WI 54806.