Lewistown- Paul B. Allen age 100, of 303 S. Adams St. passed away at 6:09 PM Monday September 16, 2013 at Clayberg Nursing Center in Cuba.

He was born November 21, 1912 at rural Lewistown, the son of Fred D. and Laura (Bordner) Allen. He married Geraldine Randall on March 11, 1939 at Lewistown. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter Roberta (Robert) Rakestraw of Houston, TX; three grandchildren Vanessa Shaw of Houston, TX; Sienna Singer of Chicago, and Brandon Rakestraw of Dallas, TX; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Janice (Allen) Mowery, three brothers, and one sister.

Paul was a retail merchant who owned and operated the Gamble Store in Lewistown for 51 years. He was a member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church and joined there in April of 1950. Paul was also a 50 plus year member of the Lewistown Lodge AF&AM 104, a 50 plus year member of the Valley of Peoria Scottish Rite. He was a past member of the Kiwanis Club, Matanza Gun Duck Hunting Club, Lewistown Chamber of Commerce, past member and president of Lewistown Business Association, the Lewistown Zoning Board, the Spoon River Towers Board, and the Lewistown Sportsman Club in the 1940’s and 50’s. The Gamble Store was named business of the month by the Lewistown Chamber of Commerce and Paul was also named citizen of the month by the chamber. In 1987 Paul and Geraldine were Marshalls for the Homecoming parade. On January 13, 2009 Paul received a plaque from the Lewistown City Council for a lifetime of service to the City of Lewistown.

Paul enjoyed life to the fullest where he spent many hours hunting and fishing. He was known for his sense of humor and friendliness.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday September 20, at the Lewistown United Methodist Church with Reverend Deryck Sonaram officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday September 19, at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with a Masonic service at 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Endowment Fund of the Lewistown United Methodist Church. To send online condolences visit www.henrylange.com. -

Paul Allen