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Allen Eugene Pretz
Allen Eugene Pretz
Cedar Rapids
Allen Eugene Pretz, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023. A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are with Papich-Kuba Funeral Service, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; mother, Juanita Pretz; children, Tara Lara, Leah Campbell, Allen Pretz Jr., and Karla Morgan; step-daughters, Teresa Fields and Shelly Fields; sisters, Debra Higgins, Linda Davis, Leanne Smith and Kim Curtis; aunt, Winnie Warren; 12 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren.
Allen was born on May 9, 1959, in Illinois, the son of Daryl and Juanita (Steenburgen) Pretz. He was preceded in death by his father.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.papich-kubafs.com under obituaries.
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