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William Allen Obituary

William H. Allen Marine City William H. Allen, 79, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 11, 2012. He was born in Horton, Kansas on February 1, 1933, a son to the late Richard V. and Maude (Huffman) Allen. He married Pat O'Toole on December 8, 1972 in Marine City. Bill was a longtime area businessman who owned and operated Bill's Duck Inn in Marine City. He served his country faithfully as a member of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking, but most of all spending time with his family. Surviving are his wife, Pat; children, Richard and Christopher Severson, Susan Wismer, Patricia Allen-Murphy and Julie Allen Gilbert; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a brother and two sisters. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers. A Celebration of Life Service will be on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at 12 Noon in Algonac Baptist Church 1003 Washington Street, Algonac, MI 48001 and Bill's family will receive visitors on Wednesday in the church from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon with arrangements entrusted to Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City. www.bowerrosefuneralhome.com Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made directly to the family.

Published by The Times Herald on Aug. 13, 2012.
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Our love and prayers are with your family at this time...We will miss Bill God Bless You
Therese
from Dr Lee's

August 22, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss.My dad was William A Alen.When I was a kid we lived next door to his family.Then moved to Omaha. Peggy (Allen) Strube

August 17, 2012

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My dad Jimmy Dan Allen also spoke fondly of Bill and his brothers and sisters. I live in my family home - next door to Sonny. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cynthia Allen-Linck

August 16, 2012

Grandma Pat and family: I'm so sorry for your loss. Grandpa Bill was a great man. I only got to see him once or twice while married to Richie, but I'll never forget him. I'm glad that I got to meet him, and more importantly that Emily did as well. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Annie Cummings

August 14, 2012

So sorry for your loss

Johnston family

August 14, 2012

Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. I am sure he will be missed dearly. He was a great person and great boss. He taught me alot. Glad I had he pleasure to work for him. He was best boss I have ever had. Please take care of yourselves and cherish all of your memories.

Sue (Shuler) Brack

August 13, 2012

Dear Pat, Sorry to hear about your husbands passing. I met him a few times. The hurt will fade but the memories Will always be there. I still remember my mom always talking about you and Teaching Dance. You Taught my Sister. It will get better.

Ted Spicer

August 13, 2012

Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Bill was a great friend and one of the best employers that I have ever worked for. Working at Bill's Duck Inn were some of the best years of my life.. So many great memories .He will always hold a place in my heart. He will be sadly missed but happily remembered

Kim Vernier

August 13, 2012

Dear Pat,
Am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I remember him well from my many visits to the Duck Inn when I was in town. Particularly remember one time when Judy Leonard, Sharon Smith and I met for lunch around noon and were still there at 5! He was so sweet and let us just gab away. In fact, think at one time you joined us for awhile. My prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Pfingst Henke
Charlotte, NC

August 13, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Renee Ratcliffe CNA

August 13, 2012

Pat & Family
So sorry for your loss.

Cindy Koch

August 13, 2012

Pat and family, Our deepest sympathies. Bill was a great employee and person. He will be greatly missed. All of us loved working with Bill. He was always smiling! We always looked forward to his Jam and Fudge. Grace and Joan/DTE Security and the Advance Security Team

August 13, 2012

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