missile brigade headquarters in Fort Sill, OK. He spent 11/2 years in the Army Reserves in Fort Dodge. He was employed at W&H Cooperative in Badger, IA from January 1964 thru June 3 1966. He was employed at Farmland Industries anhydrous ammonia plant south of Vincent from June 6, 1966 thru December 30, 1986. From 1989 until the age of 62 he was employed part time at New Cooperative in Vincent and at Farmland Industries. He was a member of Vincent Lions Club and longtime member of South Enes Lutheran Church where he served on the council for 33 years. He was treasurer for 24 years and deacon for 9 years. Allen started spending the winters in Apache Junction, AZ in 1997 where he was a member of the Elks Club and American Legion. He attended Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Mesa, AZ. Allen is survived by his sister-in-law Darlene (George Nolan) of CA; nephews John E. (Jan) Dencklau of Fort Dodge and Roger K. Dencklau of CA; his niece Anna Marie (Richard Fisher) of CA and 6 great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Anna (Nelson) and father Walter; his brother Emery and his sister Nina Fortney. Memorials may be left to South Enes Lutheran Church in Vincent or to the discretion of the family.