Allen Denmark

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Allen Denmark, 78, entered peace and rest on Friday, April 18, 2025, from Countryside Meadows in Avon following an extended illness.
He was born on December 13, 1946, in Leakesville, Mississippi to John Jefferson and Bertha Louise (Walley) Denmark. Allen was a graduate of Clay High School-Class of 1965 and took HVAC courses from IVY Tech. Allen was in charge of maintenance and facilities at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, retiring in 2012 after 36 years of employment. He entered the United State Army in 1970, serving for nearly 12 years. He was stationed in Viet Nam with the 192nd AHC in PhanTiet. Allen's 2nd tour in Viet Nam was with the 281st AHC in Nha Trang. His last tour was with the HQ Company, 18th Engineers. He also spent 4 years stationed in Mannheim, Germany, Coleman Barracks. Following his active duty, Allen became a crewman for Indiana Air Search and Rescue (IASAR) and working out of a Huey helicopter was deemed a privilege by Allen. He also served as a crew chief for the Huey Maintenance Team. Allen was the recipient of numerous medals, badges and commendations including the Viet Nam Cross of Gallantry with/Palm. As a result of his military career and exposure, Allen was a huge fan and afficionado of all military aircraft. He was a member of the Broad Ripple United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Allen also worked in security for a number of years at the Indianapolis 500 and the Indiana State Fairgrounds, which was the place where he met his beloved bride, Marolyn.
Survivors:
Wife-Marolyn (Lawson) Denmark-married October 15, 1992
Daughters-Susan Denmark of Terre Haute, Guili Dummit of Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Sons-Twins sons-Jason (Rayjean) Denmark of Coatesville, Jeremy Denmark of Indianapolis, Nick Denmark of Indianapolis, Randy (Carmelita) Schacht of Orlando, Florida,
2 Brothers-Ronald (Betty) Denmark of Gainesville, Florida, Wayne (Katherine) Denmark of Tallahassee, Florida
15 Grandchildren
Several Great-Grandchildren
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his birth parents-John and Bertha Denmark and his adoptive parents-John Laroy and Mary Denmark
Private family visitation has taken place followed by cremation. Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Allen's life at a graveside service, Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12 Noon in Park View Cemetery, 1101 South Park Avenue, (State Road 9) Alexandria. Military honors will be accorded by the United States Army and the Elwood VFW Honors Team.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Children's Museum, 3000 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208.
Simple cremation arrangements and service details have been entrusted to Noffze Funeral Home of Alexandria.