Richard Allen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Allen of Iron Mountain, Michigan, born in Blacksburg, Virginia, who passed away on February 8, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Pearl Allen and Ida Allen (Dowdy); his wife Shirley Ann Wales; his son Scott Allen; his brothers, Jack and Howard Allen; and his brother-in-law Tracy Wales.

He is survived by : his sisters, Carolyn Carman and Cynthia Demontigny; his children, Craig Allen (Trina) of Kingsford and Lynne Pottebaum (Cory) of Salida, CO; his grandchildren, Jacob Allen (Maressa), Hannah Kostakis (Demetri), Olivia Allen, Emma Allen and Henry Pottebaum; and his great grandchild Theodore Richard Kostakis.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Dick's memory.