DONALD R. "DON" ALLEN, 79, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Markle, he was a Firefighter for the City of Fort Wayne, retiring in 1992, after 33 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran and a member of American Legion Post 296, International Association of Firefighters Local 124, Aid Association to Lutherans and the National Rifle Association. Surviving are his sons, Keith R. Allen of Fort Wayne, Duane L. (Cindy) Allen of Conyers, Ga., Bruce L. Allen of Bluffton and Steven P. (Linda) Allen of Avilla; daughter, Susan L. Ramos of Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; and sister-in-law, Marilynn Shafter of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berniece; and sister, Joan L. Kikly. Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Foster Park Funeral Home, 6301 Fairfield Avenue. Rev. Paul Spira officiating. Calling is from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com