April 14, 1929 – July 22, 2018
Kenneth (“Swede”) (Olsson) E. Allen, 89, Carmel, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018. He was born on April 14, 1929 in St. Paul, Minn., to the late August Edward and Florence Emelia (Lind) Allen. His parents came to the United States from Sweden and he was always proud to be 100% Swedish.
Ken was known as being a compassionate, kind and loyal man who had an immense amount of love for his family. At the age of 21, he proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a very strong Christian man who lived out his beliefs through his actions.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Bette; daughters Cindi (Jim) Martin and Sharon D. Allen; grandchildren, Josh (Suzie) Martin, Paul (Ashley) Martin, Erin Fleck Hull and Andrew Tamez-Hull; great-grandchildren, Kaylie, Chase and Malachi Martin; and a plethora of friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday July 26, 2018 at Flanner Buchanan – Oaklawn, 9700 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. Friends are invited to gather at 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vasa Order of America Svea 253 Lodge (8225 Castleton Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256).
Online condolences may be made by visiting flannerbuchanan.com.
Arrangements
Calling: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 26
Service: 1 p.m., July 26
Location: Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
Condolences: flannerbuchanan.com