Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Road Valparaiso, IN  46383 (219) 462-0535

Kosanke Funeral Home 105 East Indiana Avenue Kouts, IN  46347 (219) 766-2224

Wanatah Funeral Chapel 309 North Main Street Wanatah, IN  46390 (219) 733-2313

Angelcrest Cemetery Highway 49 and 600 North Valparaiso, IN  46383 (219) 531-8690

Roger E. Allen, 60 of Kouts, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  He was born December 6, 1958 in Gary to Willie and Geraldine (Brown) Allen.  Roger made his career as a Teamster and Business Associate for Local Union 142.  He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Shelby, and enjoyed racecar driving on the weekends and spending time with his grandchildren.  Roger will be deeply missed by his friends and family.  On January 5, 2015 Roger married Antoinette Tovo, who survives, along with his children: Kelly Allen of KY, Amanda (John) Skalka of LaPorte, Karen (Heath) Glass of KY, John (Julie) Allen of Wanatah, Alex (Kevin) Allen of Chicago, Kristopher Allen of Kouts, Ryan Allen of Kouts; 12 grandchildren; mother, Geraldine Allen; and siblings: Lovella (Tom) Briksi, Mike (Gail) Allen, Dan Allen, Lanora (Richard) Marlatt, Johny Allen, and Donnie Kralik.  He was preceded in death by his father, and 3 brothers: Willie, Rex, and Ray Allen.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 4:00-5:00 pm for family and 5:00-6:30 for everyone at the Gospel Lighthouse Church, Shelby, IN, (219-552-0400).