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Walter Earl Allen

Birth	:	2 Oct 1920 Parks, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	8 May 1980 Parks, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0699997, -101.5318985
Description	:	Walter Earl Allen Oct 2,1920-May 8,1980 Walter Earl Allen was born Oct 2, 1920, on his parents farm north of Parks, NE in Allston Precinct He departed this life suddenly on May 8, 1980, at his home, at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 8 days. Walter was the youngest son of Marshal Grant and Leota Priest Allen. He attended the Pleasant Valley Friends Church as a child. He attended grade school at the Allston School and went to high school In Benkelman, where he enjoyed playing football for which he received a letter. After graduating from... Read More	Walter Earl Allen Oct 2,1920-May 8,1980 Walter Earl Allen was born Oct 2, 1920, on his parents farm north of Parks, NE in Allston Precinct He departed this life suddenly on May 8, 1980, at his home, at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 8 days. Walter was the youngest son of Marshal Grant and Leota Priest Allen. He attended the Pleasant Valley Friends Church as a child. He attended grade school at the Allston School and went to high school In Benkelman, where he enjoyed playing football for which he received a letter. After graduating from high school, he and his brother, John, spent a year working in California. They returned home and Walter was inducted into the Army at Ft. Logan, CO in 1942. He spent three months in the states then was sent overseas to the various islands of the South Pacific, where he spent three years before returning to the states and receiving his honorable discharge. Upon his discharge he and John began a very successful land acquisition and farming partnership operation. On Nov. 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Nothdurft of Benkelman. To this union one son was born. In 1958 Walter and John were the first farmers to install the center pivot irrigation system. Walter enjoyed farming and looking after their livestock until he was forced to discontinue the livestock operation due to continuing pain in his left leg. John had passed away in May of 1971, so Walter had to do the farming by himself. In Apirl, 1977, he entered Presbyterian Hospital in Denver where he had back surgery to correct a disc problem in his back. It was also hoped this surgery would correct the leg pain, which it didn't, and he continued having leg pains. He continued his farming operation and was beginning his corn planting at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy, who passed away in 1917. His mother, who passed away on April 8, 1946, his father on June 21, 1970, and brother John on May 20, 1971. Walter was always willing to help others and never complained of any illness or pain. He was a loving husband, father and friend to everyone who knew him. Services were held Monday, May12 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman, NE with the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. Organist w as Gwen Bauer and pianist was Betty Erdman. A quartette comprised of Ray Balderson, Wilbur Case, John Baer and Lee Gallatin sang "How Great Thou Art", and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus". Bearers were Paul Ham, Vincent Novacek, Boyd Stroup, Ron Jones, Terry Beck and Marlin Lutz, Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements. Committal service was held by Martin F. Bowles Post No. 65 of Benkelman, NE. Benkelman, NE Post, May 1980

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Walter Earl Allen's memorial is located at: Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA.
When did Walter Earl Allen death?
Walter Earl Allen death on 8 May 1980 in Parks, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.0699997
Longitude: -101.5318985

Family Members:

Parent

Marshall Grant Allen

(1884 - 1970)

Leota Priest Allen

(1880 - 1946)

Spouse

Mary K. Nothdurft Allen

(1920 - 2015)

Siblings

John Ebenezer Allen

(1910 - 1971)

Harold Marshall Allen

(1917 - 2012)

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