Dean Von Allmen
Funeral services for Dean Von Allmen, 92, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Rover Faith Tabernacle, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Von Allmen passed away at 5:10 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2018 at NHC Healthcare.
He was born June 9, 1925, at Rover, Missouri, to Elmer Franklin Von Allmen and Nora Belle Jolliff Von Allmen. He was the youngest of eight children. He was educated in the rural schools of Oregon County. Mr. Von Allmen was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army from 1944-1946; he served under General George Patton in the European Theatre and was assigned to the 94th Infantry Division. He was awarded the bronze star for his combat service. At the end of the war, he was transferred to the 1st Infantry Division and was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany where he was a prison camp guard. There he witnessed the historical Nuremberg Trials. After the war, Dean returned to Oregon County where he joined his brothers as a feeder pig buyer for eight years and later became a home builder and land developer. In 1976 he was elected and served as the Southern District Judge of the Howell County Court (now known as the Howell County Commission). As a small boy he developed what would become a life-long passion for playing the fiddle. Mr. Von Allmen enjoyed many hours of playing with his many “music buddies” and played for numerous community events. In 2005 he placed second in the Missouri State Fiddling Championship competition. Dean served on Heart of the Ozark Bluegrass Association Board, the Howell County Farm Bureau Board and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1828. Mr. Von Allmen enjoyed spending time at his farm at Rover, Missouri, especially hunting with family during deer season. He attended Faith Assembly of God Church in West Plains, Missouri.
He is survived by three children, Lee Von Allmen, West Plains, Missouri, Carolyn Meadow and husband, Darrell, Claremore, Oklahoma and Dennis Von Allmen and wife, Judy, West Plains, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Carma Wheeler and husband, James, Mike Von Allmen and wife, Dalia, Sherri Roy and husband, Mark, all of West Plains, Missouri, Shauna Millikin and husband, Jimmy, Claremore, Oklahoma, Douglas Meadow and wife, Cecily, Bristow, Oklahoma, Christa Garner and husband, Terry, Paden, Oklahoma, Katie Ferguson and husband, Dean, Festus, Missouri and Bryant Von Allmen, West Plains, Missouri; twenty great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Lee, John, Wade, Raymon and Marlin, two sisters, Clara Trantham and Bertha Willard, and a special cousin Faye Kimbrough.
Mr. Von Allmen will lie in state from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m., Sunday and family visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Jolliff Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jolliff Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Keith & Nita Weaver
January 26, 2018 @ 3:55 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all…
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
January 26, 2018 @ 6:05 pm
Dennis, Judy, Bryant, and Katie, Dean, and Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of Dean. May God comfort, encourage, and support each one of you through this difficult time. You and your family will be in our thoughts/prayers. May God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber, and Corby Redburn
Bob and Cindy Kirkland
January 27, 2018 @ 6:59 am
Dennis, Judy and family. Love and prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Barbara Alsup
January 27, 2018 @ 10:05 am
My sincere condolences to all of Dean’s family. He was a great guy and a great fiddle player! Don and I went to hear him many times. He will certainly be missed!
Gary Emerson
January 27, 2018 @ 10:06 am
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. -Psalm 73:26
Dennis, I’m sorry for your loss.
Matt Meacham
January 27, 2018 @ 3:38 pm
I greatly admired Dean for multiple reasons: his genuine friendliness, his work ethic and perseverance, his civic-mindedness and community leadership, and, of course, his musicianship. It was an honor and a pleasure to know him. Peace and blessings to his family and everyone mourning his passing.
Audrey, Stephen and Phyllis Mumert
January 28, 2018 @ 11:40 am
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know he is in a better place.
We pray for God’s blessing and comfort for the family.
Bud & Marie Nale
January 28, 2018 @ 4:25 pm
So sorry to hear about Dean. We always enjoyed hearing him play his fiddle. He was a friend to all. Our prayers are with the family.
Barbara Barnard
January 29, 2018 @ 4:22 pm
Prayers and thoughts go out to the Von Allmen family. I became acquainted with Dean when I worked for Dennis in the County Clerk’s office. Dean was always such a soft spoken man with a big heart. Always a smile on his face. Always enjoyed his visits to the office. R.I.P. Dean. You will be truly missed.
Wayne Barnes
January 29, 2018 @ 8:51 pm
My condolences to Dean Von Allmen’s family. I pray the Lord gives you great comfort and peace in this time of loss. I’m thankful for the stories Dean shared with me about my family of many years ago at Rover that I never met.
Blake Bowers
January 29, 2018 @ 10:03 pm
Condolences. A very good man has passed.
Cindy and Daniel Franks
January 30, 2018 @ 4:35 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Keep your memories in your heart and he will always be with you. May God’s love surround you and give you strength.
Brian & Joanne White
January 30, 2018 @ 7:38 am
Dennis, please accept our condolences. Your father was a great man. He was truly a West Plains treasure and his happy demeanor was contagious. We will miss his smiling face.
Paul & Thelma -(willard) Momtgomery
January 30, 2018 @ 10:46 am
Lee, please accept our sympathy. I treasured our friendship with your Dad. I so enjoyed his fiddle playing & all the times I ran the sound for his band. We will always remember him & miss him. We’re holding you & your family up in prayer. If there’s anything we can do to help you, please let us know.
Linda & Ron Hayes
February 3, 2018 @ 10:37 am
I am so very saddened at the loss of this special man. I sincerely apologize that I just found out yesterday, and also about Carma. Heartbreaking news.
Dean was always a joy to be with and speak to. I can hear his voice and see that wonderful smile that was ALWAYS on his kind face.
Much love and prayers to this entire family.
Linda & Ron Hayes
Michael Sullivan
March 17, 2018 @ 3:51 pm
I played guitar for Dean in various places. I never met anyone who ever said a bad word about him. I will truly miss him as a special friend and a fellow musician.