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Richard Lee Allen

November 19, 1941 January 12, 2025
Richard Lee Allen
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Richard Lee Allen, 83, of Bartonville passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.


He was born November 19, 1941, in Peoria to Eugene E. and Alice G. Cross Allen. His parents preceded him in death.


He married Cynthia S. Pedersen on March 29, 2018; she survives. He is also survived by his son, DeWayne (Alisa) Pedersen-Davis; grandson, Kolten Harn and siblings, Don (Darlene) Allen, Christina (John) Lee and Dwight (Jan) Fizer.


Richard served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He worked for Keystone Steel & Wire, retiring in 2009.


He loved his family and his dogs, Katie and Angie. He enjoyed reading, playing chess and he loved people. Richard was a Stephens Minister at St. John Lutheran Church and a 32nd Degree Mason.


Cremation has been accorded, and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church on Smithville Road in Bartonville.


The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com


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