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Birth	:	25 Jan 1935 Kadoka, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 May 2003 Fort Meade, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Kadoka Calvary-Fairview Cemetery, Kadoka, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.8430580, -101.5033520
Description	:	age 68 of Kadoka, South Dakota, died May 16, 2003, at the VA Black Hills Healthcare System in Ft. Meade. Richard Lee Allen was born on January 25, 1935, to Orval and Margaret (Dithmer) Allen at his Grandma Lillian Dithmer's house in Kadoka, South Dakota. Richard grew up on the Allen farm northeast of Long Valley, South Dakota and attended Harding School at Long Valley. Richard farmed for his Uncle Wayne Allen and Donald Handcock in his early years, both before and after serving in the United States Army, which he joined in January, 1958. He was discharged in January, 1960... Read More	age 68 of Kadoka, South Dakota, died May 16, 2003, at the VA Black Hills Healthcare System in Ft. Meade. Richard Lee Allen was born on January 25, 1935, to Orval and Margaret (Dithmer) Allen at his Grandma Lillian Dithmer's house in Kadoka, South Dakota. Richard grew up on the Allen farm northeast of Long Valley, South Dakota and attended Harding School at Long Valley. Richard farmed for his Uncle Wayne Allen and Donald Handcock in his early years, both before and after serving in the United States Army, which he joined in January, 1958. He was discharged in January, 1960 but remained in the Reserves and was called back to serve the Army again from January, 1962 until August, 1962. After he was discharged, Richard worked in Kadoka with Orval, who owned the Mobil Service Station, at the John Deere dealer and at Jeff's Husky Truck Stop. Beginning in 1970, Richard delivered mail on several rural mail routes between Kadoka and Martin until 1993, when he was forced to quit because of failing eyesight. Richard was well-known in the rural communities where he delivered mail, especially in Martin where he spent six afternoons a week between mail routes. Richard drove over 1.5 million miles delivering mail. Richard also farmed with his dad until Orval's death. Richard was a skilled mechanic and loved tinkering on old vehicles. He also loved fishing and visiting – some people say Richard never met a stranger. Richard was actively involved in the Badlands Lion's Club and in the district, including two terms as Club President and a South Dakota Lion's Foundation board member. Richard also received numerous commendations in the Lion's Club, including the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award and Lion of the Year in 1988. At the time of his death, Richard was zone chairperson and local diabetic chairperson. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was Tuesday, May 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Rush Funeral Chapel in Kadoka and 1 hour before the services at the church on Wednesday. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at the Presbyterian Church in Kadoka with Elder Ardeth Kocourek officiating. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post 27 of Kadoka was at the Kadoka Cemetery. A memorial is established. rush funeral home- 5/2003

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Where is Richard Lee Allen's memorial?
Richard Lee Allen's memorial is located at: Kadoka Calvary-Fairview Cemetery, Kadoka, Jackson County, USA.
When did Richard Lee Allen death?
Richard Lee Allen death on 16 May 2003 in Fort Meade, Meade County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Lee Allen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.8430580
Longitude: -101.5033520

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Orval Pete Allen

(1912 - 1989)

Margaret Katherine Dithmer Allen

(1912 - 1985)

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