Mr. Allen proudly served his country in the United States Army. He served as a volunteer firefighter with the Alorton and Caseyville Fire Departments. He also served as a special on the Alorton Police Department. He loved antique cars and car shows. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed camping. He was a loving father, brother, and uncle, who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine Allen, nee Kreke; a son, Victor J. Allen, Jr.; his parents, Dewey and Pearl, nee Schwartz, Allen, Sr.; four brothers, Dewey “Bud” Allen, Jr., Douglas Allen, Edward Allen, and Robert Allen; and three sisters, Helen Prigge, Luella Allen, and Rose Hill-Powell.
Surviving are his loving children, Kevin, Kristopher, and Lindsey Allen, all of Caseyville, Illinois; a brother, Daniel (Helen) Allen, of Belleville, Illinois; two sisters, Dorothy Price, of Collinsville, Illinois and Betty Schneider; a sister-in-law, Bernice Allen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorials are appreciated to the family. Condolences may also be expressed online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Funeral: Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the funeral home with Father James Blazine officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
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