George Howard Allen

George H. Allen, age 75, of Wyoming, MN, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Parmly on the Lake, Chisago City, MN, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. George Howard Allen was born on December 13, 1943 to Ray and Louise (Krengel) Allen in St. Paul, MN. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Kathleen (Grundhauser) Allen, on October 7, 1961 and they raised four children during their 57 years together: Barbara, Douglas, Michelle and Mark. George and family made their home in St. Paul for nearly 50 years before moving to Wyoming, MN. He worked for Metallurgical Inc. and Thermal Electron as a quality control manager. George enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, the best-ever father to his four children and their spouses, and an outstanding grandpa to his ten grandchildren and great grandson; he was especially excited for the upcoming arrival of three more great grandchildren to join his family. An avid outdoorsman, George often took to the woods, accompanied by his children and grandchildren, to teach them about nature and animals. They will always remember his hunting tales and his talent for taxidermy; all of his grandchildren are blessed to have their first fish mounted as a keepsake by Grandpa George. Each summer, George traveled to Iowana Beach with Kathy and all of his grandchildren for a week of fishing and fun. At home, George busied himself in his basement workshop building bird houses and planes with his grandchildren, as well as fixing dozens of items he'd volunteered to repair. From the time he was 15 years old, George enjoyed cruising the highways and visiting car shows in his 1937 Ford Coupe with Kathy at his side, and with family and friends. George was a patient man who selflessly helped others, a devoted Christian and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Midway, St. Paul. He always found a teachable moment. George will be forever cherished by his wife, Kathy, and their children Barbara (Timothy) McGlade, Douglas (Carrie) Allen, Michelle (Hal) Nyseth, and Mark (Kacie) Allen; his 10 grandchildren, Steven, Kristen, Carissa, Michael Douglas, Miranda, Michael Peter, Isabella, Avery, Colton, and Stella; and his great grandson Timothy. He is further survived by his sister Arlene Allen, many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Louise (Krengel) Allen and his brother Dale Henry Allen. We invite you to celebrate George's life from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Funeral Home, Shoreview, MN. A memorial gathering will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in the Midway, 436 Roy St., St. Paul, MN on Saturday, May 11, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by a noon memorial service officiated by Pastor Joy Johnson. The family extends its appreciation and thanks to the staff at Parmly on the Lake for their loving care and concern, and to Fairview Hospice Care for assisting George throughout his final days. In lieu of flowers, George's family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association at http://act.alz.org/goto/George_Allen

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George Howard Allen

December 13, 1943 - April 28, 2019

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George Howard Allen

December 13, 1943 - April 28, 2019

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