Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. ALLEN, SR., William R. "Bill", St. Charles, MO, August 10, 2007 age 92; dearest husband of the late Mildred Mullens Allen; devoted father of Bill (Joan) Allen and Dan (Linda) Allen; beloved grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 13; dear brother of Ira "Doc" Allen and Lillian "Dolly" Allen; preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lillian (nee; Dill) Allen, daughter Barbara Jean Buehrle and grandson, Kevin Dale Buehrle. He was our dearest uncle & friend to many. Bill was a Shriner and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ferguson, MO. He was the Owner/Operator of Metal Finishing, St. Louis, MO for 40+ years before his retirement.