Allen Lowry

Allen R. Lowry, 74, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the care of his family. He was a true, strong American soldier and proudly served for our country in the U.S. Army.

Allen was born in Warsaw on March 17, 1950, to Harold “Pat” and June (Baker) Lowry. His siblings and he would grow up in Palestine. As a young boy, he would use his pony to deliver newspapers, making the front-page of the paper a couple of times because of it.

He attended Tippecanoe Valley Schools but dropped out when he was drafted by the U.S. Army, where he honorably served as a warrior during the Vietnam War. He was known to many of his comrades as “Pepsi Man.”

Allen married Judy Lyn Schue on July 12, 1970, spending 53 years together. His military background gave him a strong work ethic, and he instilled into his children and grandchildren the same ethic and to always do things right the first time. He was quite the character and loved playing practical jokes. He was full of love but always very straightforward.

He worked for Dalton’s Foundry until his retirement and served in the Army National Guard for many years. Allen was affectionately known as “Alfie” by his family and close friends. He loved all his grandkids and took a lot of pride in them and their accomplishments. He would often be found watching “M.A.S.H.,” “Pawn Stars,” “Swamp People,” “Judge Judy,” “Cops” and “American Pickers.” Allen liked motorcycles and guns, and he taught his family safety with guns and how to roll over go-karts. He enjoyed mowing and going to auctions. His biggest yearly joy was going down to Kokomo for the HC Veterans Reunion in his motor home and spending time and sharing memories with his fellow brothers.

Allen is survived by his son, Mike Lowry, of Warsaw; daughter, Wendy (Melvin) Heeter, of Rochester; grandchildren, Christina Wagoner, James Harrell, Ryan (Beth) Wagoner, Damien Heeter, Alexis Heeter, Cameron Christian and Chevel Heeter; great-grandchildren, Braxton Thomas, Victoria Carnegie and Maylee Watkins; caregiver, Jaylin Foreman; and his siblings, Rick Lowry, Karen Lowry and Sandy Snell.

He was preceded in passing by his wife, Judy, in November of 2023; both parents; grandson, Andrew Wagoner; great-grandson, LeRoy Tackett; and siblings, Patty, David, Darlene and Wilma.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Private family burial, alongside his wife, will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

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