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Sherman Allen Obituary

Sherman Allen

July 5, 2025

Sherman Merrill Allen, 90, of Emerson, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. He worked for Allied Electronics in Council Bluffs, retiring in 2001. Most recently, Merrill was a resident of Midland Living Center in Council Bluffs.

Survivors include his sons: Karl Allen (Teresa) of Council Bluffs and Kent Allen (Laura) of Shelby, Iowa; and other relatives and many friends.

A celebration of life funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Red Oak Presbyterian Church. Visitation with the family will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery in rural Montgomery County, Iowa.

LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Nonpareil on Jul. 10, 2025.

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11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Red Oak Presbyterian Church

511 E. Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak, IA 51566

Jul

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

Red Oak Presbyterian Church

511 E. Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak, IA 51566

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Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc.

410 N 6th St, Red Oak, IA 51566

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