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Ralph Allison Obituary

Ralph was born May 22, 1936 in Greensburg, PA, and passed away on May 20, 2014 at home in Peyton, CO.

He served 20 years in the Army as a Cobra Chopper Pilot, doing duty tours in Korea and Vietnam. His last duty station was Ft. Carson.

He retired and began a new career as a bowling manager, working for many years for Kingpin Lanes, with a break to work for military Morale, Welfare and Recreation for 4 years in Germany.

Preceded in death by his mother, father and 3 of his 4 sisters.

Survived by his wife, Karen; 1 sister, Mae; 3 daughters, Anne, Karen and Lydia; 4 step-children, Darren, Naleen, Reenie and Brina; 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 31 from 1:00-5:00pm @ 3830 Curtis Rd.

Full obituary online @ www.allveterans.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on May 25, 2014.

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Julie Golden

May 30, 2014

Ralph was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed.

May 27, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of Ralph, may God comfort you during this time of sorrow. 1John 5:8.
Sincerely,
Debbie Tokich

Linda Wolf

May 25, 2014

Ralph was a dear friend, teacher, mentor to many. I will miss him asking me where my hat is. See you in heaven.

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