Allan Edward Ellis

Ellis, Allan Edward

83, passed away peacefully Monday, October 21. Allan was the son of Andrew H, Ellis and Annabelle J. Troske, the brother of Andrew R. Ellis (deceased), and sister Margaret Tart (deceased). His daughter Kimberly Ellis passed away on January 8, 2022.

He is survived by Barbara (nee) Jensen, wife of 62 years, and son Andrew (Drew) Ellis, Ann (nee) Piper Ellis, son-in-law Richard Skoba, Grandchildren Andrew (Max) Ellis, Katelyn Skoba, Michael and Kim DeGuire, Taylor Piper, Gabrielle Piper and Great Grandchildren, Brooklyn and Quinn DeGuire.

Allan grew up in South St. Louis City and Graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1959, where he was elected Mayor and met his beloved wife Barbara. He lettered in baseball and football. He furthered his education at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling Colorado where he played football and became known as Al "The Toe" Ellis. From there he went to Truman University and then graduated from Harris Teachers College. He earned a Master's Degree from SIUE and a Doctorate of Education from St. Louis University. He began his profession as a teacher in the Lindbergh District and went on to become Principal at Windsor Elementary, Assistant Superintendent and then Superintendent of the Windsor School district. He then served as the Superintendent of the Bayless School District and retired in 1995.

He was honored by Harris Stowe University when he was inducted into the community of Distinguished Alumni and named the Southwestern Bell Telephone Adult Educator of the Year in 1989.

He was dedicated to his family who loved him very much. He had a wonderful sense of humor, had many friends and gave everyone many laughs.

Services: Memorial visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, November 4, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tunnel to Towers. Friends may sign the family's online guestbook at Schrader.com.