WILLIAM F. ALLEN

Rolfe -- William F. Allen, age 79, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007, at his home in Rolfe. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2007, at the Shared Ministry in Rolfe, with the Rev. Charles Miller officiating. Burial was in the Clinton-Garfield Cemetery in Rolfe.

William Frederick Allen was born June 23, 1928, at Lehigh, the son of William W. and Delila (Rounds) Allen. He was educated in country schools. He served in the Army-Air Core during WWII. On December 27, 1950, Bill married Henrietta Bliek at Rock Valley. The couple lived at Rock Valley until 1959, when they settled on a farm near Rolfe. In 1970, they moved Into Rolfe.

Bill enjoyed working for area farmers and driving, truck for several companies, the most recent being Ron and John Warren. Bill was a member of the Shared Ministry of Rolfe. He was a past commander for the Rolfe V.F.W. and was a past member of the Rolfe American Legion. 'He served as a driver for the Rolfe Ambulance Service for 13 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed outdoor sports and toy shows.

Survivors include his children, Bob (Pam) Allen of Gilmore City, Ardis (Keith) Shelgren of Rolfe, Marvin "Moe" (Darlene) Allen of Rolfe, Kenneth (Nancy) Allen of Storm Lake, Michael (Mary) Allen of New Carlisle, Ohio, and Donald Allen of Rolfe; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters. Berretta Arndt of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mary Ann (John) Hill of Collins, Mo.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Henrietta; and brothers, Joseph and Ira.