Robert Warren Allen
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr Allen was a wonderful teacher and coach. I was blessed to have known him.
Tim Hughes
Cedar Rapids
IA
I have many fond memories of coach. On the court he/we were all business! He yelled at us thru a blowhorn. He'd git in your face. We loved it and we were motivated! Off the court he was always a gentleman. Many a time coach gave me a ride home after practice or a late away game. Many fond memories! Best wishes to the family.
David Whitters
Cedar Rapids
IA
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Allen's passing. He holds a special place in my memories of Jefferson.
Linda (Wall) Agonizante
Mesquite
TX
Had Mr. Allen as teacher/coach at Wilson HS; good teacher/good coach/ nice person;
Carl Dye
Chicago
IL
To the Allen Family: I was saddened to learn of Coach Allen's passing. He was an outstanding educator who made significant impact on the lives of his students and student-athletes. He loved his career and loved Jefferson High School. What a wonderful man...
Duane Kramer
Sun Lakes
AZ
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Ask. He was a good teacher. My sympathies are with the family and friends.
Mary (De Wit) Van Voltenburg
Cedar Rapids
IA
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Allen family on your loss. I have many fond memories of "Coach" and how he made a lasting impact on my life.
Denny Clift
South Burlington
VT
Coach Allen was one of the best football and baseball coaches I ever had at Jefferson HS. His influence continues in my heart and life. God Bless him and his family.
Tomm Schultz
McKinney
TX
Bob has always been one of my favorite coaches. He was tough and a great motivator, but more important he knew how to make the game fun. I was very sorry to hear of his passing.
Ted Knutson
Cedar Rapids
IA
Coach Allen will always be remembered for his dedication to people he coached. He made everyone feel that they were an important part of the team. My sincere condolences to his family. Dennis Wear
Dennis Wear
Jerico Springs
MO
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts go to you all. Sorry I can't be there. I will keep the coaching tradition going for Uncle Bob. Love you all.
Jolene Guthard
Lexington
KY
Faye and Family Our sympathy on your loss. However, Bob won't have to suffer anymore. It is a blessing to know that the Lord has taken him to a wonderful place for eternity. I will be thinking about you all as you mourn your loss. I just got back to Washington from a funeral in Ogden Utah of a dear friend. God's blessings as you go thru the motions. Love Carolyn and the other Fay Allen...
Fay and Carolyn Lyon
Kennewick
WA
To the Allen Family- We were so saddened to learn of Bob's passing, it's been many years since Maple Dr. but the memories are some of the best!! He will be missed by many,our condolences, Jim & Sharon Murdock & Family
deena murdock fernandez
cedar rapids
IA
Coach Allen touched touched many lives. He made the weight room readily available for those who were willing to pay the price. He will be long remembered for his love and dedication! The Wilkinsons
Harold Wilkinson
Solon
IA
Jim and I send our deepest condolences to you Faye and the family. We were so sorry to hear about Bob. I am glad you have family close to support and comfort you at this time. You will all be in our prayers. Jim and Gwen Grogan
Gwen (Carman) Grogan
Fulton,
MO
Dear Mike, Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your dad. Although, I never knew him, I have heard what a wonderful teacher and coach he was. I will say a prayer for you and keep you in my thoughts. You are always so wonderful to me and I greatly appreciate all you do to help me at school. Take care of yourself. Sincerely, Kathy Ulrich Washington Special Education
Kathy Ulrich
Cedar Rapids
IA
Carolyn and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Allen family. My earliest recollection of Bob was the summer of 1969, at the Jefferson pool. Bob wanted to teach those kids who either couldn't or didn't want to swim. He was like a magician with them. By the end of the session he would have a class of eager swimmers. As a teacher and a coach, the respect for Bob by his students, and athletes, was always very evident as they would refer to him as either "Mr. or Coach" Allen. Bob is and will always be a part of Jefferson history and may his family find comfort in the knowledge that Bob was a good man and respected by all.
Jim Taylor
Cedar Rapids
IA
Mr. Allen was one of my favorite coaches at Jefferson. My Class of '59 reunion is in September and I would have preferred to say farewell in person. Thanks for many memories held for over 50 years.
Robert Clausen
Novato
CA
My deepest sympathies go out to all the Allen family. He was a wonderful teacher and I enjoyed talking to him in the halls of Jefferson. We all use to love the sound of his shoes which seemed to click on the floor like tap shoes, you always knew when he was near! God Bless you Mr. Allen
Michele Ricklefs Africa
Manchester
IA
So sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Allen for one of my classes. A great teacher and coach. He will be missed. Martin Fry Class of '72 Clive, IA
Martin Fry
Clive
IA
You never know how someone will touch your life. In 1973, I was in his classroom. I don't remember why, because I wasn't a jock and he wasn't one of my teachers. But he took me aside and told me how he sympathized with my situation, regarding gender discrimination at the school. I remember him saying, "when your teammate is running with the football, you protect him." I never forgot him, because no one else at the school was supportive (the jocks openly booed me). It meant a lot to me. It was only two minutes out of his life, but it stayed with me for a life time. Thanks for being there Coach.
SuJeanne Foster
Sedalia
CO
My thoughts and prayers for the family of a great man. Mr. Allen was one of my favorite teachers at Jefferson. He taught me some life values that I still apply today. He was also a great coach that would push you to the limit but was always there to make sure everything was alright.
Rick Mease
Dallas
TX
Mike and famly - I just learned of the coach's passing. I was out of town last week and this, and am sorry I was not able to attend his memorial. Your dad was a great guy - always there to listen and offer advice, if asked. He will be greatly missed by all. Gasry cotton
Gary Cotton
Cedar Rapids
IA
To the Allen Family, Coach Allen was a wonderful teacher in the classroom and on the field. Memories that I have of him are making me smile as I write this. Godspeed Coach, and thanks. Kent '80
Kent Hartwig
Cypress
CA
Coach Allen was an assistant to Coach Bredeson during our super run to the State baseball Championship in 1961. He was always a strong motivator and a positive supporter to the players. I also enjoyed his presence in basketball.Coach always remembered and embraced students after leaving Jeff and then returning. Coach loved JHawk country and it in turn loved him. Am very sure God already has you coaching.
james Bowen
turlock
CA
To Mike Allen, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was simply by far the finest coach I ever had. He was indeed a tremendous in your face no nonsense motivator. But he also made it very apparent through his actions how much he truly cared for each and everyone of his players. On a week when the nation mourns the passing of celebrities I rather instead mourn the passing and celebrate the life of my coach, Bob Allen. No man aside from my Dad ever had a more positive lasting impact on my life than him. I'm truly thankful to have known him and I shall miss him very much.
Rick Tallman
Carthage
NY
Mrs. Allen: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I just learned of Mr. Allen's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will be missed by all. Judy Owen
Judy Owen
Las Vegas
NE
Sorry to hear of your loss. Coach Allen will be greatly missed! I have many fond memories of Coach and truly believe his compassion and belief in all helped shape and mold my own coaching style today. Coach Allens' legacy will live on through the countless many that were touched by the grace of Coachs' wisdom and "Love of the Game". Thank you for allowing Bob be a part of my life. Wischy CRJ 85'
Scott Wischmeyer
Peosta
IA
Family of Bob Allen, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Coach Allen was a tremendous motivator not only in the classroom, but also in the weight room, and playing/practice field. I have taught and coached for 25 years and I still use illustrations and examples learned from my found memories of Coach/Teacher, Mr. Allen. What Coach taught me continues to touch young lives today. Class of 81.
Steve Hollan
Kalona
IA
My deepest sympathies to the Allen family in the passing of a great man. He was the epitome of a teacher/coach and I know that I coach and teach the way he used to. I had the privilege of not only playing for him but learning from him first hand as a teacher's aide. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. Ray '81.
Ray Peters
Minden
IA
To the Allen family - I am a better man for having been coached, both in basketball and life by Mr. Allen. The investment he made in young people was eternal collateral -heavenly treasure. I know you will miss him, but he is not lost - I am convinced he is in heaven now, and a great reunion awaits, for those who know the One who saves.