Robin Allen, 59
Robin L. Allen, 59, of Red Oak, died at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Robin Lee Allen was born to Donald and Joan (Eubanks) Allen Oct. 31, 1952, in Red Oak.
Robin grew up in Red Oak, graduating from Red Oak High School in l970. He attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo.
Robin married Regina Bullington June 5, 1971, and to this union three daughters were born, Roni, Dawn and Gina.
For 14 years, Robin worked for Burlington Northern Railroad. Then he returned to Northwest Missouri State University earning his Bachelor’s degree in Education. Robin was a teacher and coached track, basketball and football in Essex. He then taught Industrial Arts at LaPlata, Mo., where he coached baseball and track, taking them to state each year he was there. Robin returned to Red Oak in 2002 and began working for the Red Oak School System in the transportation department. He felt his mission field was with the youth of Red Oak.
Robin married Vicky Coutier Oct. 8, 2005, in Red Oak.
He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, playing softball, riding his motorcycle and cars. Robin was a big NASCAR fan. His favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt and he treasured his collection of NASCAR memorabilia. He was a member of Faith Community Church in Red Oak. Robin cherished his girls and grandchildren and loved to visit them.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Joan Allen, and baby brother, Ryan Lynn Allen.
Robin is survived by his wife, Vicky Allen, of Red Oak; three daughters, Roni (Tim) Pinkerton, of Bellevue, Neb., Dawn (Chris) Klamert, of Joliet, Mont., and Gina (Ron) Spencer, of Bellevue; 10 grandchildren, Dalton, Rylie, Jayden, Madison, Keeley and Piper Pinkerton, Shaina Klamert, and Bailee, Gavin and Delainey Spencer; father, Donald Allen, of Red Oak; brothers, Roxie (Aimee) Allen, of Red Oak, and Richard (Iona) Allen, of Corning; nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends.
Funeral services took place Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10:30 a.m., at Faith Community Church in Red Oak. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Brett White officiating. Visitation with the family present was Friday, Aug. 31 at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.