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Allen Cassens Obituary

ALLEN R. CASSENS,77 EDWARDSVILLE - Allen R. Cassens, age 77, of Edwardsville, Illinois died at 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2014, at his home. Allen was Chairman of Cassens Corporation. He served on many boards including Southern Illinois University Foundation, McKendree College, TheBank of Edwardsdville, and Allison's Friends of Hope. Allen was born July 22, 1936, in Granite City the son of the later Arnold H. and Clara (Strohmeier) Cassens. He married Linda (Cohn) Braly on September 25, 1969, in Hamel, Illinois. Besides his wife, Linda, Allen is survived by 2 sons, Jeff Cassens and wife, Kris of Summerville, South Carolina; and Doug Braly and wife, Angela of Indianapolis, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by 3 daughters, Deborah Braly, Jill Butcher, and Allison Cassens Hutchinson; and a sister, Audrey Carlton. Allen was a member of the Executive Committee of the National Automobile Transportation Labor Division for decades. He was extremely active in numerous national contract negotiations as well as arbitration. Allen was an avid flyer having many type ratings from helicopters to P-51 Mustangs. He loved traveling, music, dancing, photography, boating, and was an antique car collector. Allen served in the U.S. Army Reserves at Ft. Leonardwood. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Leclaire Christian Church in Edwardsville. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the LeClaire Christian Church with Kent Schuette officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates. Family requests memorials be given to Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center, 1700 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com. Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 15 to Jun. 16, 2014.

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June 18, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

June 17, 2014

So very sorry to hear of Allen's passing away. You both were such good friends when I lived in Edwardsville,
Joanne Higgins Inkles

Susan Eaker

June 17, 2014

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Cassens. Edwardsville will surely miss his presence.

June 17, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Soon there will be a time when no one will say,"I am sick" Isa. 33:24

Nanette Traband

June 16, 2014

Jeff & Kris, You have my deepest condolences, love, & prayers!

Lynette Werner Connelly

June 16, 2014

I was so sorry to read of Allen's passing. I was one year behind Allen and watched him play basketball with my brother Teddy Werner on the Edwardsville Tiger's. His son Jeff was also a friend of my son Greg. My thoughts are with all of the family at this difficult time.

Leslie Dennis

June 16, 2014

Dear Linda, I am very saddened to learn of Allen's death. I have so many happy memories of our times together, and the special friendship you both provided me. I am sorry not to be able to be there in person to share in your grief, but please know that my loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lots of love to you all.

June 16, 2014

With deepest sympathy from my wife Laura and myself. I remember, even before I became part of Cassens Transport Company, how kind Allen treated my wife and I when we were new to the industry.

Donna Phillips

June 15, 2014

With Allen being a long time friend of my husband, Rich, I had the pleasure of meeting Allen and it was very clear he was a very dear, kind person. So many will miss him. I am so very sorry for the loss his family has suffered. My deepest sympathy.
Donna Phillips

June 15, 2014

To Linda and your family,
My deepest sympathy and love go to you and your family. I will remember Allen and you in my prayers. Love and
sympathy from our family to you.
Mary Byron and family.

Janice Krebs Hostmeyer

June 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My dad worked for Cassens for 35 years and retired. He had passed away 12 years ago. But we are always excited to see a Cassens truck on the roads to this day. It is a company- we will never forget and the people that worked so hard to keep it going. We will keep you and his family in our prayers. (Eugene Krebs and Family-Carlyle,Il)

June 15, 2014

Linda, When I think of Allen the first thing that comes to mind was his wonderful smile. His smile was genuine and contagious. Please take comfort in remembering that part of his many wonderful qualities.
Vernon Carver
Vernon Carver

Steve & Amy Brown

June 14, 2014

My sincere condolences to you Linda. You are in our hearts and prayers as was Allen for so long. Good bless and keep you safe and remember you always have friends that love you.

Dean & Jan Marie Bender

June 14, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers our with Linda ,Jeff,Doug and the entire Cassens Family. Allen will be greatly missed by all who knew him. R.I.P. Allen.

Lynn Rosemann

June 14, 2014

Jeff I am so sorry for your loss. May your faith comfort you during this time.

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