Mr. Allen passed away October 26, 2015. He was born Easter Sunday, April 13, 1941, in Francesville, Indiana to Robert J. and Sue (Wentz) Allen. He married Enid Westphal on August 19, 1960 in Francesville, Ind.
He spent 22 1/2 years in the U.S. Army, served three tours in Vietnam and worked in operations and intelligence. Russ received many medals and commendations. He was most proud of the Bronze Star and U.S. Air Force Medal. He also received letters of commendation from President Richard Nixon, Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and the president of South Vietnam. He was a member of the VFW, Vietnam Vet Association and Special Forces Chapter 77.
Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Harley, Mark, Monte and Danny; and one sister, Virginia.
Survivors include his wife Enid; and children, Patrice Rodriguez of Killeen; son, Michael Allen of Killeen; daughter, Kristina (Bill) Bradley of Keyport, N.J.; daughters, Nicole (Zaki) Jawad of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Indira (Thomas) Horst of Miami, Florida, and Amanda Johns of Monticello, Indiana; grandchildren, Anthony "Russell" (Danielle) Rodriguez, Anna Rodriguez, Chrystian Harris, Joseph Bradley, Madelyn Bradley, Naudia (Tony) Vanelli, Sammy Jawad, Dina Jawad, Thomas Horst, Evelyn Horst; great-granddaughter Renley Rodriguez; brothers, Robert (Arnetta) Allen of Monon, Indiana; Frances (Karen) Allen of Burnettsville, Indiana; sisters, Cathy Johns of Monticello, Indiana, Barbara Eisert of West Lafayette, Indiana and Violet (Don) Hughes of Idaville, Indiana; and brothers, Gerry (Penny) Allen of Monon, Indiana, Breckens Russell Lutz.
Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.
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