Wayne Richard Allen Sr., 78, of Rossford, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015, in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 7, 1936, in Portage, Ohio to James and Goldie (Rodgers) Allen. Wayne worked at Hatfield Olds, Maumee for over 30 years until retiring in 1998. He married Carole (Rideout) Cedoz in 1988, making a life together in Oregon and later in Rossford. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. Wayne bowled for many years, bowling a 300 game and played on the church dart ball team. He was a very hard worker often working 3 jobs at once. After retiring from Hatfield Olds, he worked part time at Food Town, Meijer, The Toledo Zoo and Interstate Lanes. He and his family enjoyed camping, particularly in Nashville, Branson and season camped in Indiana and Ohio. Wayne was a loyal Cleveland Indians fan, loved classic cars, country music, model railroads and his Calvary Church family. Wayne Allen will be missed.Wayne is survived by his wife, Carole; children, Richard (Gwen) Allen Jr., Jim (Rachel) Allen and Daina Allen; stepchildren, Jennifer (Jon) Rohloff, Beth (Eric) Sheely, Susan Manning, Marty (Josie) Cedoz, Mike (Wendy) Cedoz; grandchildren, Heather, Chris, Casey, Zachary, Chelsea, Jamison, Cailyn, Mary, Waverly, Jennifer and Reanna; step-grandchildren, Summer, Sarah, Ashley, Tyler, Natasha, Rachel, Jordan, Kevin, Leanne, Laura, Glenn, Alyssa, Joshua, Thomas, Kaitlyn, Karyn; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Javen, Ellie, Victoria, Arianna, Alyse, Tyson, Alexandra, Alicia, Simone, Brielle, Channing, Jaxson and Karmyn. He is also survived by his sister, Virginia Austin; brother, Don (Linda) Allen and niece, Susanna; best friend, Fred McLaughlin and many other nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jim, Darold, Harry, Bob and sisters, Frances and Helen.Funeral services will take place at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1930 Bradner Rd., Northwood, Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to ProMedica Hospice or Calvary Lutheran Church. Arrangements are being handled by the Freck Funeral Chapel.www.freckchapel.com

Published in Toledo Blade on Apr. 21, 2015