Charles L. "Chuck" Allen

Charles “Chuck” L. Allen, 81, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital.

Chuck was born May 9, 1931, in Kearney, Nebraska, to Leslie and Jennie Allen. He graduated from Lexington High School in Nebraska, and went on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Economics from Hastings College. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1949 to 1959.

Chuck was a salesman for Morman Feeds for many years and later became an Independent Insurance Sales Agent. He also spent many years mentoring students at Lincoln High School, working at Earl May, and most recently being a greeter at the Harding Hills HyVee. Chuck was a member of First Federated Church and Waveland Park Masonic Lodge #654.

He loved horses and enjoyed riding. Chuck also loved music and played the saxophone. He enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. Chuck had a very outgoing and warm personality, and enjoyed spending time with and meeting new people.

Chuck is survived by his wife of 60 years, Miriam; children, Chuck (Jill) Allen, Cyndie (Jim) Norton and Sue Allen; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother, George (Joan) Allen; and many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800, or to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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