Obituary of Robert Johnson Allen

Robert Johnson Allen, age 86, died on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Runnells Specialized Hospital in Berkeley Heights. He was born in Maplewood and had lived in Elizabeth before moving to Watchung in 1959. Mr. Allen served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He attended Lehigh University and the Newark College of Engineering. Prior to his retirement, he was a Design Engineer for Hyatt Bearings Division of G.M.C. in Clark. Mr. Allen was a member of Wilson Memorial Union Church in Watchung, the Watchung Senior Citizens and the Hyatt Retirement Club. He enjoyed skiing, water skiing, golf and wood working. He is predeceased by his son, Robert Johnson Allen, Jr. in 1976. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Weimar; his son, Richard D. Allen and his wife, Donna of Bridgewater; his daughter, Jane A. Dunn of Basking Ridge and his two granddaughters, Jamie Dunn and Alanna Allen. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Wilson Memorial Union Church, 7 Valley Road, Watchung. Interment is private. Arrangements are under the direction of Higgins Home for Funerals, Watchung. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Watchung Rescue Squad, 10 Stirling Road, Watchung, NJ 07069 or to the Wilson Memorial Church Youth Group.