Eugene B. Allen
March 11, 1925-Oct. 26, 2016
Eugene “Gene” B. Allen, 91 years old, residing in South Bend, Indiana passed away at 9:30 am Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at his home. He was owner and operator of Gene Allen Studio in River Park since 1955.
Gene was born on March 11, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to Melvin and Sophie (Blumhardt) Allen and remained a lifelong area resident. On November 19, 1949 in Niles, Michigan he was united in marriage to Charnley (Schnoor) Allen, and they would have been married 67 years this November.
Along with his loving wife, Charnley “Cheetah” Allen, Gene is survived by his daughter, Darcy (Donald) Troyer of Mishawaka; his son, Mark (Cheryll) Allen of Rio Vista, Texas; five grandchildren, Courtney (Michael) Sailors, Britney (Josh) Ortiz, Mathew (Kelly) Patrick, Dillon (Tiffany) Allen and Dustin Heckman; and seven great grandchildren, Makayla, Colton and Macean Sailors, Miles Ortiz, and Soffia, Todd and Jeffrey Allen; and Linda “Beaver” Shafer who has been at Gene Allen Studio for 53 years and is like family. Gene’s sister, Maxine Mumford preceded him in death.
Gene served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed hairdressing; all kinds of animals; and spending time with his family and time at his pond. He raised horses and enjoyed attending horse shows with his family. Gene was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, South Bend.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, October 31, 2016 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 805 S. 29th Street, South Bend, IN. Rev. Steve Latzke, pastor of the church, will officiate. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30 am Monday at the church, until time of services. Private burial will take place at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, MI.
Contributions in memory of Gene may be offered to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Palmer Funeral Home-River Park is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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