Ryan James Allen, 26, of Sturgis, formerly of Bronson,
passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home.
Visitation for Ryan will take place on Monday, August 12,
2019 from 11:00 until 12 Noon at the Church of Christ at Bronson with the funeral
service immediately following at 12 Noon, Evangelist Mike Roberts officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date. The family is being cared for by
Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson.
Ryan was born on March 15, 1993 to Todd L. and Tammy M. (Knight)
Allen in Coldwater. He was a 2011 graduate of Bronson High School.
He had worked as a truck driver at Excell Paving in
Coldwater for the past year. Prior to Excell Paving, Ryan worked at Bogen
Concrete in Sturgis as a laborer.
Ryan was very much the outdoors guy, as he could be found
fishing or hunting. He a very funny guy
with a huge heart and was always willing to help anybody in need. He enjoyed
watching old western movies and listening to old country music. Ryan will be
especially missed for his love of family and his 2 daughters.
He is survived by his daughters; Savannah Allen and her
mother Rachael Groff of Sturgis and Avery Allen and her mother Tiffany Mayer of
Sturgis; his mother and father Todd and Tammy Allen of Bronson; his paternal
grandfather and grandmother, Raymond (Beverly) Allen of Bronson; his maternal
grandmother, Charlotte Knight of Hillsdale and maternal grandfather, Larry
(Linda) Knight of Defiance, Ohio; his siblings; Justin (Bricelyn) Allen of
Bronson, Aaron (Tynesha) Allen of Coldwater and Alexis Allen of Bronson. He is
also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ryan was preceded in death by his
Uncle Rex Allen.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the
family.
