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Gordon Allen Obituary
Gordon D. "Bud" Allen Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on September 21, 2024.
He was born July 7, 1951, to the late Gordon and Betty (Reid) Allen in Omaha, NE. Bud graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1969 and retired from Lueder Construction.
Bud is survived by his wife of 52 years, Debbie Allen; children, Danny (Melissa) Allen, Stacy (Michael) Gant, and Niki (Jason) Wayman; grandchildren, Hunter Allen, Mason Allen, Morgan (Ethen) Christensen, Regan Gant, Taryn Gant, Anthony Wayman, and Alex Wayman; siblings, Jody Waymire, Cindy Mercer, Debbie (Bob Moore) Allen, Peggy Mercer, Patty Reeves, Jim (Sharon) Allen, Georgene (Ray) Bigham, Kenny (Lisa Simonetti) Allen, Tammy (Jim) Hall, and Gene (Debbie) Allen; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The family will direct memorials.
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