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1928
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2019
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Elmer Allen Obituary
He is survived by three sons, Steve (Pam) Allen of Sherman, Stan (Terasa) Allen of Winter Park, FL and Sid (Debbie) Allen of Milford; one daughter, Susan (Kevin) Swartz of Urbana; daughter-in-law, Paula Highland of Sullivan; one sister, Opal Long of Milford; fifteen grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Mr. Allen served in the Army Air Corps. from 1946-1948 during WWII. Elmer was a barber for 50 years and a lifelong musician, having played the drums for several area bands.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford.
Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Milford.
Memorials may be made to the Milford Fire Department or Milford High School Booster Club.
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May 22, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Celeste Kuiper Kelley
May 22, 2019
To All of Elmer's family- my deepest sympathy to you. The passing of this kind, talented man signals the end of a grand era. I knew Elmer in the 50's & 60's as the drummer in my Mom (Lois) & Dad's (Duwaine, Ducky Kuiper) band, The Lois Cooper Combo. Their shared love of music, their incomparable talent and their deep friendship was a light that will not be extinguished. Rest in peace, Elmer.
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