Edwin C. Allen, 78, of Shell Lake died Friday, March 22, 2013 at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake. He was born March 13, 1935 in Shell Lake, WI to Lester and Mabel (Merchant) Allen, was raised in Shell Lake and graduated from Shell Lake High School in 1953. He enlisted in the US Army, and served in Germany during the Korean Conflict in the same company as Elvis Presley. Upon his return, Eddie went to work at Allen Gas and Oil, and worked there for 30 years. He joined Bernhard's woodworking for several years after. It wasn't all work with Ed. He loved to fly with friends, spend time with his grandkids and fix anything that needed repair, including his Model T. He was a social person, and truly enjoyed time spent with his friends at Becky's.

He was married in Shell Lake, WI on December 30, 1967 to JoAnn Isabella who preceded him in death on October 20, 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Dottie DesJardins, Barb Pederson and Donna Simonetti.

He is survived by:
1 daughter, Sarah (Craig) Fladten of Eau Claire; 2 grandchildren, Katelyn and Matthew; many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 2 at Shell Lake United Methodist Church, Shell Lake, WI with Rev. Gregory Harrell officiating. Burial will be in Shell Lake Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ryan Pederson, Matt Penning, Jason Penning, Jake Pederson and Scott Hurd. Visitation and time to say goodbye will be from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday at the Skinner Funeral Home, Shell Lake and one hour prior to service on Tuesday at the church.

Skinner Funeral Home of Shell Lake is serving the family.

Memorials preferred to the Shell Lake Park Improvement Fund. PO Box 520 Shell Lake, WI 54871