Charles W. "Chuck" Allen, 78, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home in Effingham.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with Pastor Carroll Lewis, officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to time of service, Thursday evening at the funeral home with an Elks service to immediately follow . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Effingham Elks Lodge #1016 Handicapped Children's Auction and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Chuck was born January 14, 1940 in Wathena, Kansas, the son of Francis L. and Rosa L. (Juhl) Allen. He married Jean Faires on June 5, 1960 and she survives. Over the years, Chuck was employed by various businesses making wiring harnesses for Kenworth, Peterbuilt, Mack Trucks and Ford and Chrysler cars, as well as Whirlpool Corporation. For the past 10 years, he worked with Dust & Sons in Effingham. Chuck was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in Wathena, Kansas, the Effingham Elks Lodge #1016 and a 32nd degree Mason. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with his grandson and playing golf.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Jean of Effingham; daughter, Pamela Emmerich (fiancé, Tim Rieman) of Wheeler; grandson, Keaton L. (Alicia) Emmerich of Effingham; brothers, Paul (Judy) Allen of Lenexa, KS and Fred Allen of St. Joseph, MO; mother-in-law, Alma Beth Faires of Savannah, MO; brothers-in-law, Jim (Kay) Faires of Savannah, MO and Jerry (Sonnie) Faires of Lake Havasu, AZ; numerous nieces and nephews.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Lee Emmerich; sister-in-law, Ruthie Allen and father-in-law, Donald Faires.