Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa, Neb., with visitation prior to the service all at the church. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery in Genoa, with military honors.

Richard Allen Louis was born on Oct. 27, 1935, to Richard and Emma (Crna) in Columbus, Neb. Allen graduated from Genoa High School. Allen lived most of his life in Cornlea, Nebraska.

Allen served his country in the United States Air Force for six years following high school during the Korean War. Allen was a Medical Services Specialist. During his military service he received a Good Conduct medal and Air Force longevity Service Award with two bronze oak leaf clusters. Allen spent most of his working years at Noonan Equipment, and later at Pillen Family Farms.

On April 25, 2009, Allen was united in marriage to Lois Preister in Columbus, Neb. Following their marriage Allen and Lois lived in Genoa. Allen was a simple man that found pleasure in taking drives with Lois, fishing, and playing cards.

Allen is survived by: Son – Wayne (Cheryl) Louis Granddaughter – Ashley (Uriah Pollick) Apodac Sister – Connie Kush

Sister – Roseann (Bill) Wehrbein Step – Children Larry Preister, Bob (Jody) Preister, Janice (Chuck) Zach, Donna Olmer, Denise (Doug) Stevenson, Ron (Ronnette) Preister, Dale (Michelle) Preister, Janelle Preister (Kandie Fiala) Step- Grandchildren and Step- Great Grandchildren Allen was preceded in death by: Parents – Richard and Emma Louis First Wife – Sammy Louis Wife – Lois (Preister) Louis Step- son – Ivan Preister Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com