A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord at age 85 on Monday, June 25th. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 26, 1933. He is survived by his wife Ilse and 4 children, Richard (Cynthia), Mandy (Sammy), Charles (Bridget), Andy, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, his sister Teresa and brothers Ronnie, Wayne, Mike, and Bob. Services will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary. A burial will be held at Riverside National Cemetery on a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association in Allen's honor.