Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Chesterfield, Missouri
Mar 6, 1922 – Dec 8, 2012
Allard, Arthur, passed away, Saturday, December 8, 2012.
Beloved Husband of Shirley A. Allard. Dear Father of David (Diane Nilles) Allard and Rebecca Allard Andrew and the late Laurie Landsbaum. Father in law of Joel Landsbaum. Grandfather of Jim and Michael Landsbaum; Jonathan and Libby Allard. Great Grandfather of Arianna Allard.
Mr. Allard was a Captain with the 8th Air Force during WWII, piloting a B-17. He was decorated with a European Theater of Operations ribbon, three Bronze Stars, three Oak Leaf Clusters, an Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After the war he joined Proctor & Gamble in 1945, remaining with them for 37 years and retiring as a District Manager for the Food Products Division.
Among the many organizations Allard served as a volunteer: Des Peres, MO as an Alderman from 1962-68, as Mayor from 1968-70 and as a member of the Finance Committee from 1970-81 (Chairing for two years). As a charter member of Forest Hills Country Club, he chaired four committees from 1970-80, was a member of the Board of Directors for three years and President from 1972-73. A member of the Clayton Rotary Club, he served on the Board of Directors from 1974-80 and as President from 1979-80. He served on the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association of DePauw University from 1974-80.
Services: Memorial Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Interment Private . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Friends may sign the familys on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Art was instrumental in me staying with P&G in sales in 1964. I went to Art and asked him to transfer me to an administrative position with P&G. He told me to stick with the selling because he thought I had the tools to be successful in sales. He later got me promoted and I stayed with P&G for 16 years. Thanks Art for your guidance and evaluation.
Neil Ebersoldt
December 07, 2022 | Work
Art was like a second dad to me . He will be missed.
Beverly McKinney
December 27, 2012 | El Segundo, CA
Jean and I are so glad to have had the two of you in our life. Art has been telling me to "Keep the Faith" for 43 years. Today I have faith he is in a good place. Art was very important in the development of many young peoples business skills and integrity. It has been passed on to a few generations. His leadership in local politics and the club were also examples to everyone. We have all lost a really good guy.
Dale Moburg
December 18, 2012 | Asheville, NC
Shirley, Becky & Family, We are so sorry to hear this - you have our sympothy. We were fortunate to get to know Art this year, what a wonderful guy!
Sarah Owler Katrine Hellauer
December 17, 2012
Shirley and Family
We are all saddened to learn of Art's passing. We enjoyed walking with him at Chesterfield Mall. He is missed!
Mary Beth Myers (and the Bread Co friends)
December 16, 2012
Ward Overall; Ex-P & G friend in Chesterfield, MO.
Sad to hear. I worked with Art from 1961 to 1963 in the downtown St.Louis office of Procter & Gamble. Art was a great guy and I really enjoyed working with him and knowing him. Our condolences to his family. Ward Overall
Ward Overall
December 16, 2012 | Chesterfield, MO
I was very sorry to hear of Art's passing. I was fortunate to have worked with him at P&G in the 80's. Art always went out of his way to be helpful to me. He was a professional in every sense. I'm sure he will be missed greatly by his loved ones. Know that he touched many lives along the way. God bless you all.
Dave Boeckmann
December 14, 2012 | Innsbrook, MO
The Lord took one of the good ones, we will miss seeing Art around the halls at Forest Hills. What a great guy! God Bless your family and keep Art in your hearts.
Tom Fascetti
December 14, 2012 | Chesterfield, MT
12/13/2012
Shirley and family:
I am sadden to hear that Art has passed away. He led a wonderful life and I remember him from my days with P&G when I was a Unit sales manager and how he helped me grow in the business world. I know it's been over 50 yrs since I last saw him but I have thought of him and you often. I'm sure God is taken care of him now! My prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Dublinski
December 13, 2012
