Memorial
A loving brother and son and a devoted Christian, Charles O. Allen, 93, of Cedar Rapids, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020, 2:00pm, at Grace Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids where he was a member. A public visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Burial immediately following at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Charles was born April 25, 1926, the son of Owen and Lenore Allen. He graduated High School from Maryville, Missouri in 1944 and Gates Business College in Waterloo, Iowa in August of 1946. He was part of the 10th Division at Fort Riley in 1950, Kansas Company G 86th Infantry and was a Staff Sergeant in The Korean War 1950-1952. He was active in the Army Ready Reserve and was honorably discharged in 1956. He worked as an assistant manager for men’s wear at Killian’s for 20 years until their close in 1982. He was initiated into Elks Lodge BPOE251 as an ‘adopted veteran’ in 2017.
He was a true craftsman, designing and creating art in needle point and cross-stitch.
It was his privilege to fly on the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to DC in April 2014 and our honor for his service.
He worshiped his Lord and we can rest assured that he has rejoined his family in God’s House.
He was preceded in death by Owen “Blackie” Henry Allen, W. Lenore Rosekrans Allen, Dewayne R. Johanos, Marilyn “Lynne” M. Johanos, and Andrew Owen Johanos.
Uncle Chuck is survived by 2 nieces, Stacey (James) Lensch, Darcey (Kelly) Gruber; 2 nephews, Robert (Andrea) Johanos, David Johanos; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 32 great-great nieces and nephews; and 1 great-great-great nephew.
He shared a birthday with great-nephew, Jason Owen Gruber, and they shared monthly visits.
Thank you to the healthcare providers at ManorCare and Mercy Hospice.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family to be given to Grace Episcopal Church in Charles’ name.