Michael "Mike" Patrick Allen passed away on February 17, 2025, after a long and eventful life filled with stories best told around a firepit.

Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Francis Allen.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia Kershner; his daughters, Michelle Enlow (David), Teri Jo Warren (Billy), and Stephanie Densford (Billy); his sister, Kathy Upton (Don); as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Though his wife often joked that he wasn't quite housebroken, Mike was happiest outdoors. Whether fishing, hunting, or simply enjoying a fire, he embraced the simple joys of nature—always with a cigar in one hand and a Diet Mountain Dew in the other.

Mike will be remembered as a man who knew how to have a good time. His family and friends will continue sharing stories and laughter around future fires, just as he would have wanted.