Merwin L. Allen Obituary (1934)

Pardeeville - Merwin L. Allen, age 81, passed away Sunday, March 1 at At Home Again Assisted Living in Rio where he had resided for the last six months. Merwin was born February 16, 1934 in Pardeeville to Warren and Mary (Roberts) Allen. He graduated from Pardeeville High School in the class of 1952 and was active in sports and forensics. He worked at the Wyocena Co-op until July of 1969 when he excepted employment with the state as a Driver's License Examiner, a job he so enjoyed for 25 years before retiring in 1994. In June of 1956 he married his high school sweetheart, Velda Fisher. To this marriage were born Lisa Allen of Pardeeville, Deb Allen of Rubicon, and Brenda (Steve) Johnson of Arlington. Merwin was a hunter education instructor for over 30 years, past President of the Pardeeville Fire District and served on the Wyocena Township Board. His spare-time hobbies included hunting and cutting wood. He made many friends supplying firewood to campers. He also enjoyed camping on his property in Vilas County and traveling. Dementia took away his ability to visit and tell stories, which he loved to do. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, 1 granddaughter Kayla Knudson, Sister Amanda Daugherty, Brother Orlan Allen, one nephew and seven nieces including a very special niece Claudia Sampson and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger and sister Janet. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 7 at 12 Noon and Smith Funeral Home in Pardeeville with Pastor Mark Brandel officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 AM until the time of services. Memorials may be made to Saint Jude Hospice Care, Wyocena Community Church and friends of MacKenzie in his name. A special thank you to the staff of At Home Again and Saint Jude Hospice for their care, love, and patience. His family and friends for their concerns, prayers, visits and phone calls at this difficult time. He is now in a better place where he can again tell stories. Time flies, suns rise, and shadows fall. Let time go by, love is forever over all. 2d:{