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Byron Allen Obituary
LIMA -- Byron Richard 'Dick' Allen, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on June 15, 2023. He was born in Lima on January 21, 1942, to the late Byron and Mary (Hageman) Allen. On October 20, 1963, he married the love of his life, Carolyn 'Ducky' Miller and she survives in Lima.
Dick was a 1960 graduate of Lima Senior High School and had attended The Ohio State University Lima Campus. He then began his lifelong career at WESCO, where he retired after 40 years as the branch manager. He had been a member of the Morning Optimist Club in past years and always looked forward to selling geraniums for their annual charity fundraiser. Dick was active in the Lima City School system and served on the school board for 16 years. He was a man of great faith and had recently been attending Southside Christian Church.
Dick's greatest joy was spending time at the derby shop with his sons and grandsons, teaching them the trade and love for cars that his own father had instilled in him at a young age. He loved to travel and spend time with family and friends, and especially looked forward to his family gathering at the dinner table on Sunday evenings to share stories and laughter. He was quick-witted, caring, and loved to help others in need, expecting nothing in return.
Survivors include two sons, Shawn (Stacy) Allen of Lima, OH and Ryan (Angie) Allen of Lima, OH, three grandchildren Devon, Brady, and Emilly Allen, two step grandchildren Lindsay (Zac) Boehm of Van Buren, OH and Jessica Stull of Columbus, OH, three step great grandsons Camden, Easton, and Nolan Boehm, brothers-in-law Roger Wright of Lima, OH and James Harris of Marion, OH, niece April (Rick) Tschuor of Lima, OH, and nephews Adam (Jenny) Wright of of Lima, OH, and Aaron (Temple) Wright of Lima, OH, several nieces and nephews, bonus family members, close friends, and his grand fur babies Sailor, Oliver, Derby, Bella, Charlie, and Bandit,. He was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law Carl and Eleanor Miller and sisters-in-law Marilyn Wright and Dorothy Harris.
A private graveside service for the family will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Todd Cosart and Wanda Werking officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Interim Hospice or Deb's Dogs.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gino Dimattia
July 1, 2023
Ducky and family,
I am so sorry to learn of Dick's death.
I was not sure what to think of Dick because for many years we were waving at each other while I did my walk in the neighborhood. He did ask me to pray for him. He had an extremely tough battle with his cancer and showed his determination and faithfulness throughout. It was a pleasure to get to know him and his family better in his final weeks. You all are in my prayers during this time of grief.
JEANNINE may
June 24, 2023
Ducky and Family,
My sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. May Out Lord and Savior JesusChrist be with you .
Classmate of Ducky in 1959.
JEANNINE May(Herr)
Barb Barhorst-Prince
June 23, 2023
Shawn and Stacy, I´m so sorry for your loss. I´ve always heard great things about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Steve Burkholder
June 21, 2023
Sorry to hear of Dick´s passing. He was a good man who I admired.
Jerri
June 21, 2023
Although I have many memories of Dick, the one that comes to mind is after a football game so many of us were at Frisch´s when a hearse came flying in and circled in and out. Yep, it was Dick Allen.
He was a wonderful human being. Just a good guy his entire life.
Bill and Jan Cheney
June 21, 2023
So very sorry to read of Dick´s passing. Condolences to the family.
Miriam B. Adams
June 19, 2023
Ducky: My love and prayers for you and your family. We always had a good chat when Dick delivered coffee cakes to my house. A really great personality and good friend. Love to you all - Miriam Adams
Mrs Stacey Rose
June 19, 2023
What a wonderful family we have lived next door to for years. Dick will be missed and we are so grateful for his and Shawns´s help to our Mother once our father died. We pray for you all during and after the difficult time. The Hamilton, Callahan and Rose family
Julie Bame
June 19, 2023
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
ROBERT BAKER
June 19, 2023
Dick was A great friend in high school!
Katherine E Hagerman
June 19, 2023
Ducky and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was such a friendly, great guy. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. Take comfort with all the great memories that you have.
Denny and Kathie Hagerman
Dawn
June 19, 2023
Ducky, Ryan and Shawn...
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you all.
Dawn Caskey
Jack Shine
June 19, 2023
Sorry 2 read that DICK had died.
Dick a great guy. Loved sports an always great 2 talk with.
He will b remembered as a great role member
T
Mike and Amy Mullen
June 19, 2023
Ducky and family, our condolences on your loss. My favorite "Dick" memory was when he wore the Spartan garb during those great tournament runs in the 80's and 90's. He will be fondly remembered by all. Mike and Amy Mullen
Louise Myers
June 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss Ducky and family. We'll all miss Dick"s warped sense of humor and his loving nature. This worlds great loss !! Love, Louise
Erin McCoy
June 19, 2023
In life, sometimes we take for granted that the things that we consider regular will always be that way. And when the day comes that it changes, we aren´t the same.
I always knew that I could always count on your porch furniture coming out, and the closer we got to your house I could see the back of your head and our usual "good morning" (Blue first, of course).
We will miss you Dick. Ducky and family we are holding you all close in our hearts, and hoping that the peace of all understanding comes soon.
jim dally
June 19, 2023
DUCKY---SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Doug Carl
June 18, 2023
Ducky, from what is left of our family to you and yours, my condolences. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mike Melvin
June 17, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Ducky, my most sincere condolences & prayers to the entire Allen family. Thanks Dick for always being in my corner & assuring me I had your total support. Love ya Brother, Rest Easy. See you on the other side~~
bill stull
June 17, 2023
For Ducky Allen. Bill Stull here. So sorry to hear of your loss. I have tons of memory of Dick and thought he might live forever. He was a great friend of mine during formative times and I'm shocked to hear of your loss. I can't seem to find a email address for you but mine is [email protected]. Love all of my LSH friends. Contact me please. Bill Stull
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