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Allen H. Templin Obituary – 3/251/2019


Allen Herbert Templin, age 66, of Glencoe, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at his home.

He was born June 15, 1952, in Glencoe, the son of Herbert and Marcella (Boelter) Templin. Allen was baptized as an infant, and confirmed in his faith as an adult Dec. 14, 1975.

He received his education in Glencoe, and graduated with the Glencoe High School class of 1971.

Allen made his home in Glencoe. His life was blessed with five children: Jeremy, Josette, Nicholas, Cassandra, and Carissa.

Allen worked for many years at Anchor Glass in Shakopee, until he retired four years ago.

He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.

Allen enjoyed fishing, farming, bar hopping, gardening, and had started his own small orchard of fruit trees. He also loved taking trips to tropical locations with his daughters, Carissa and Cassandra. Allen cherished time spent with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children: Jeremy Templin of Glencoe, Josette Sprague and her husband, Dean, of Belle Plaine, Nicholas Templin and his wife, Kathryn, of Brownton, Cassandra Larson and her husband, Anthony, of Savage, and Carissa St. Martin and her husband, Christopher, of Belle Plaine; and grandchildren, Devon, Derek, Jordan, Mckensie, Emily, David, Daniel, Mitchell, Zachary, and Tyler.

He is further survived by siblings, Dale Templin, Larry Templin, Gary Templin, Jeanette Templin, Gretchen Templin, Sheila DeLaney, and Amy Alpaugh; nieces, other relatives, and many friends.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Marcella Templin.

His funeral service took place Friday, March 29 at 11 a.m. at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, with Pastor Daniel Welch officiating.

Arrangements were with the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.mcbridechapel.com.

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