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George Allen Obituary

Allen, George Edward

Age 82 of Council Bluffs, IA. Passed away on August 10, 2022. George was born on April 8, 1940 in Haubstadt, IN. He proudly served in the US Air Force and from 1969 to 1991, served the City of Omaha as a Police Officer. George was a well known ham radio operator KD0NME, and his hobbies include astronomy and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn E. and Madge G. Allen. Survivors include wife, Joyce "Jody "Allen whom he married in 2003; daughters, Lisa Marie Sammons, and Rebecca Ryan; grandsons, Sean, Chris, Ciaran and Liam; and brothers, John, James, and Larry Allen.

VISITATION: Saturday 12Noon-1pm, followed by FUNERAL SERVICES at 1pm, all at the Funeral Home. Family will direct memorials.

CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING

Bayliss Park Chapel

545 Willow Ave. Council Bluffs, IA (712) 322-7779

Published by Omaha World-Herald on Aug. 18, 2022.

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John Guehlstorff III

October 1, 2023

George was an interesting neighbor and farm buddy. His tales and wisdom will be missed. RIP my friend.

David Carlson

April 22, 2023

Dear Allen Family,

George was instrumental in me being the Policeman I was . It was an honor to serve with him, and a gift to me to be his friend. I Loved George...

Timothy F Vana

August 21, 2022

I knew George from a shared interest in railroad history. Sorry to hear of the loss.

Garry Gernandt

August 19, 2022

Knew George from his days in OPD Training Unit. Condolences to the Allen family and friends.

Marc S

August 18, 2022

Thank you for your military and public service

Omaha Police Recruit Class #1 - 1977

August 18, 2022

George was one of our Training Officers.

He was an excellent firearms trainer as well as training us on several other subjects.

Don Brown (W0AF)

August 16, 2022

So sorry to about George, a really good man.

Steve

August 16, 2022

Thoughts and prayers with you all.

David Kriegler

August 15, 2022

My sympathy and my condolences Jody

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