Robert Eugene Allen passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side, Thursday, March 8, 2012. He was born May 20, 1933 in Everly, Iowa , attending school there as a boy. He married Aletha (Lea) Vogelaar in Canton, SD, on May 6, 1953. In 1957, they relocated to the Range finally settling in Makinen.
Bob worked for Erie Mining. He then started the first bulk milk route in the area. He worked as a road construction mechanic until joining Millwright Local 1348 in 1974, during which time he spent many a winter traveling the country and working with his sons until his retirement in 1994. In addition, he was a land developer, road builder and farmer. He was well known for his pig roasts, Cadillac collection, gardening, putting up wood, and great debating skills. He worked hard and taught his children to do the same. Some of his favorite leisure time activities include ice fishing and cards. His Grandchildren have many cherished memories of times with Grandpa Bob.
Bob is survived by his wife: Lea; children: Russell (Sheila) Allen of Sibley, IA, Lori (Jim Bailey) Humpreys, Randy Allen, Warren Allen, Scott Allen and Bradley Allen all of Makinen, Rodney (Shamarie) Allen of Virginia, Curtis Allen of Iron and Rudean (Bob) Keith of Makinen; Siblings: Sharon (Florance) Worden , Wayne (Mary Ellen) Allen both of Chatfield, Mn, Betty Jones of Des Moines, IA, 26 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son: Jerry; infant sons: Galen & Joseph; parents: Milo & Anna and siblings: Matt, Milo, Eunice, Clara, Cora, George & Dale.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 12, 2012 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Bauman Cron Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will continue Monday, March 12, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service in the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Midway. Pastor John Cowan will officiate. Spring Interment will be in the Makinen Cemetery.
Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share personal remembrances online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Born: May 20, 1933 Place of Birth: Everly, IA Death: March 8, 2012 Place of Death: Makinen, MN Hobbies: Ice Fishing and Cards Visitation Sunday March 11, 2012 , 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel
Visitation Monday March 12, 2012 , 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Funeral Service Monday March 12, 2012 , 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church
Spring Interment Makinen Cemetery
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