Allen George Hallett, 67, of Gifford, passed away on Monday, June 29th at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. A celebration of Allen's life will be held on Friday, July 3rd from 4 to 7 PM at the Hallett family farm. Refreshments will be served.
Allen was born on October 11, 1947 in Eldora, Iowa, the son of George & Ruby (McDonald) Hallett. He grew up in Gifford, Iowa and attended school in Eldora, graduating from Eldora High School. He then went on to further his education at Marshalltown Community College. Allen was united in marriage to Linda Jones. The couple later divorced. Allen owned and operated Hallett Auto Body in Gifford where he did body work and painting.
He enjoyed fixing and tinkering on cars.
Allen is survived by his three sons Patrick of Gifford, IA, Mark (Donna) of North Liberty, IA & Brent (Jamie) of Eldora, IA; grandchildren Trenton & Kayla Hallett of Eldora, Tyler Hallett of North Liberty, Dillion & Chandler Hallett of Eldora and Megan and Emma Paul of Eldora; Linda Hallett. He was preceded in death by his parents.