DONALD LaVERNE ALLEN, of Washington, Missouri passed away April, 8, 2025 at the age of 96 years, 3 months, and 17days.  Mr. Allen was born December 22, 1928 in Allenton, Missouri to Robert and Mae (nee Martin) Allen.  Donald was married to Rosalene "Rosie" Marie Schmeltz on September 2, 1949 in Robertsville, Missouri.  He was preceded in death by both his parents, and his wife Rosie.

Mr. Allen is survived by his son, Donnie and wife Renea Allen, Washington, Missouri and his daughter, Sherry Ebker, Owensville, Missouri;  He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Stacy Allen, Mindy Beck, Jenny (Levi) Krecklow, Lindsey (Matt) Gregory, Daniel (Kasey) Ebker, Ryan Ebker, James Behlmann, and Ashley Behlmann;  fourteen great-grandchildren, Marrissa, Joshua, Karlee, Addison, Kylan, Alley, Leah, Reagann, Kinzey, Eli, Sofia, Carson, and Scarlett; and two great-great-grandchildren, Rayn, and Isaac.

Visitation for Mr. Allen is Friday, April, 11, 2025 from 11:00 A.M. until 11:45 A.M. at Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.  Funeral Services will follow the visitation at 11:45 A.M. at the funeral home.  Interment is in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Pacific, Missouri.