Norman Herbert Allen

Norman Herbert Allen, 85, of Chatfield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Nursing Home in Chatfield, of natural causes, he had lived there since November 2007.

Norman was born June 15, 1929, in Chatfield to George Herbert and Laura (Mohlke) Allen. He attended school through the eighth grade at County School #98. Norman was a farmer and a machinery assembler.

He loved to read, was a Minnesota Twins fan and loved to be alone at his farm.

He is survived by one brother, Wesley (Anna Mae) Allen of Chatfield; and two sisters, Helen Mercer of Chatfield and Lois (Ed) Cramer of Colorado; and eight nieces and seven nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Laura Allen; and a brother-in-law, Wally Mercer.

Funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Sumner Center Church in rural Spring Valley, with Pastor Keith Mercer officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will be in Stone Church Cemetery in rural Chatfield in the spring.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is in charge of arrangements. 507-867-4310.