Allen Runner
West Des Moines

Allen J. Runner's funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 27 at Valley Community Church.

Allen was born in England and moved to West Des Moines in 1947. He graduated from North High School, and was the first person to letter in three varsity sports as a sophomore. He held the Iowa State Power lifting title for one year.

Allen was retired from Iowa Power after working there for 25 years. He was an officer in American Legion and enjoyed hunting, fishing and weightlifting meets. Allen was a member of Valley Community Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Allison Wegner and his son, Matt Runner; his three grandchildren, Anthony, Nichole, Tammy; his great-grandchild, Alex; and one sister.