Robert Allen Obituary

Robert L. Allen

Robert L. Allen, 84, of Findlay, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

He was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Ethel and D.W. Allen.

During high school, Robert joined Indiana National Guards. After graduating in 1957, he worked at RR Donnelly's before joining U.S. Navy with two of his classmates. From 1957-1961, Bob served on the carrier USS Kearsarge CVA-33 for a year before volunteering to go to Hawaii. As a crew member, he also served in VR-21 at Barbers Point Naval States. Bob flew all over the Pacific Islands, Japan, and the Philippines. Bob was honorably discharged on record in 1961 to return to Indiana. He earned and received the rank of AK3 with a great conduct medal.

Bob attended LeTourneau College in Longview, Texas. After one year, he transferred to Indiana State University, graduating in 1966, with a B.A. in History. Bob moved to Findlay in 1967, coached wrestling and officiated wrestling. He taught in the Caston School Corp for one year before marrying Shirley Ann McKnight on July 1, 1967. Bob started the Special Education program at Fostoria High School in 1967. In 1972, he started teaching at Findlay High School and earned his master's in education from Bowling Green State University in 1971. Bob retired in 1992 and substituted until 2004 when his son, Tyler, graduated.

Bob and Ann traveled throughout the U.S. and spent the winters in Arizona in their motor home.

Bob is survived by his son, Tyler L. Allen (Mallory Barfield) of Georgia; daughter, Aryann A. (Ray) Bowers of Ohio; two grandchildren, Baylee A. Bowers and Mackenzy A. Bowers; great-grandchild, Emery R. Baker; brother, the Rev. Warren W. (Pat) Allen of Indiana; and sister, Janet Metzger of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandparents; and a sister at birth.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500), with Pastor Adam Borsay officiating. Bob's graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery, Indiana.

Memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.