Allen A. Uhrick, age 67, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday morning, September 11, 2018, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, in Lima.

Born March 11, 1951, in Blackford County, IN, he was the son of Harry A. & Ruby I. (Reynolds) Uhrick, who are both deceased.

Allen married Chris Petering on May 31, 1975, and she survives, along with their son and daughter: Stacy (Eric) Topp of Mendon and Chad (Nikki) Uhrick of Celina, and four grandchildren: Christopher & Micheal Bechtold and Austin & Reagen Uhrick. Also surviving are a brother: Robert (Vicky L.) Fields of Mendon, two step-brothers: Charles (Joyce) Uhrick of Indianapolis, IN and Larry (Mary) Uhrick of Morrisonville, IL, a brother-in-law, Mike Seyler of Union City, IN, and a sister-in-law, Sandy Uhrick of Circleville, OH.

He was preceded in death by a sister & two brothers: Isabelle Seyler, Ray Fields, and Orlie Uhrick.

A 1971 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Allen went on to earn an Associate Degree at ITT Tech in Fort Wayne. Allen had served as a Volunteer Fireman for the village of Mendon for many years. After 42 years of service, Allen retired from Federal Mogul National Seal in Van Wert, where he had worked as a Punch Press Operator. Allen enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, with Pastor Jason Boroff officiating. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.

Calling Hours are from 2:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, and an hour prior to services on Saturday, at the Mendon Funeral Home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Online Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.