Richard L. Allen

Richard L. Allen, 76, of Sioux City passed away at his residence on Monday, October 21, 2019.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. Online condolences may be offered to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Richard was born December 24, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended local schools in Sioux City and served in the United States Army from September 6, 1966 to March 24, 1967. On July 26, 1971 he was united in marriage to Sharon K. Frisbie in South Sioux City, Nebraska. They lived in Sioux City their entire life.

Richard was employed as a truck driver with Missouri Valley steel from 1971-1975. He worked at Wilson Concrete from 1976 until 2002, and then he retired due to health issues. He was a member of the South Sioux City Eagles where he served on the Board of Trustees and was Board President. He was also Board President of Siouxland Country Music, and a member of the VFW. Hobbies included playing the guitar, singing at the South Sioux City Senior Center, and going to the races when his son, Troy Allen, was in town.

Richard is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Allen; son, Troy Allen and wife Yaneisy Nelson of Miami, FL; daughter, Diana Cherry of Sioux Falls; brother-in-law, Joseph (Peg) Frisbie; grandson, Brandon Nelson of Miami, FL; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rose Carter and Frank Carter.