Richard L. ""Dick"" Allen

Richard L. “Dick” Allen of Worthington, died Friday, March 28, 2014 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born to Charles W. and Harriet L. Allen on June 16, 1938 in Columbus. Survived by his loving wife Susan of almost 50 years, children Andrew (Jackie) Allen of Indio, California, Bradley (Wendy) Allen of Powell, OH, Jennifer (Brian) Pence of Allen, TX, 7 grandchildren and brother, Phil Allen of Florence, OR. Dick was a lifelong resident of Worthington and a 1956 graduate of Worthington High School. He attended The Ohio State University where he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi before being called to active duty in the United States Air Force. Upon returning from France he attended and graduated from Otterbein University. He retired after 42 years in the medical sales profession. He also spent 30 years serving as a dedicated part-time fireman and medic with the Sharon Township Fire Department. He was an active member of The Worthington Presbyterian Church. While raising his family he was an enthusiastic and always-present participant in all of his children’s activities including Indian Guides, little league and high school athletics, never missing a sporting game or event. Over the years, he enjoyed his visits at the American Legion, reconnecting with past classmates at the 30 Year Club and his never-ending weekly dinners with the ‘Friday Night Gang.’ He was a hard-working, dedicated employee and continued to work after retirement as driver for Enterprise. In most recent years Dick was happiest when visiting his children and grandchildren and being surrounded by his life-long friends. He was a beloved ‘Papa’ to Aaron (9), Alex (6), Brady (12), Cooper (9), Madeline (14), Sophia (12) and Owen (7), spending the last 14 years giving rides on his John Deer, once again attending little league sporting events and playing never-ending games of checkers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-9 PM at the Worthington Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home at 515 High Street. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Dick Allen will be held at 2 PM Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 at The Worthington Presbyterian Church with a reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made as follows: Worthington Presbyterian Church, 773 High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085. ATTN: Richard Allen Memorial Fund.