Allen J. Oehlert

I just wanted to give my sincere sympathy to Sara and her family on the passing of her husband and their father and grandfather. Sara, we met one another years ago with the friendship between your son, Matt, and my son, Bryan. They lost touch with another through the years, but they were pretty good buddies when they attended Laketown School together, and we all lived in the Laketown area. Bryan sends his condolences also. Take care of yourselves, and May God Bless Each and Everyone Of You during this VERY difficult time in your lives.

Sara, Matt, Liz, Emily & Katherine, I am so heartbroken for your family. As I sit here with tears running down my cheeks I remember all the good times I have had with your family. You all are incredible people and it probably had something to do with Alan's influence in your lives. I can remember him helping Liz and me make thin pancakes in the morning after I had spent the night. He was a good man and I am really sorry for your loss. I wish I could have been there to hug you as you say goodbye to him today, but know you are all in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Sara & family, No words can express the grief Ken & I feel for you. We have run into him so many times over the years, his smile, hand shake, his warm sense of caring was always felt. We would get in the car and say it is always so good running into Alan. He was an angle on earth & now in heaven. Ken loved joking with him no matter how long it had been since they had seen each other. Ken always looked up to Alan. His life was much shorter than any of us wanted. He will be missed. I hope prayers can hold you up in the painful days ahead. Please know we will be thinking & praying for all your family. Sara you and Alan were a pillar for more than you will ever know. We were not able to attend his services with the flu being so bad would have put me at risk. God Bless You All Ken & Lisa Smith

Matt - Losing a parent is one of the worst and saddest life experiences. We are so sorry you have to experience this so young. We have fond memories of your dad going to the Rockies game with you and the family, and remember him being worn out from the babysitting! We're so glad he had those opportunities to know his grandchildren. Love you all - Vicky & Jim

I am shocked and saddened knowing only Sara. My very sincere condolences to you and your family and only the best to you always.

Allen will always be one of the best people I have been blessed to have known. Allen was a mentor and a friend. Allen loved his family now they have an angel to watch over them. Go white sox! R.I.P Allen

Sarah & family - Our prayers and hearts are with you all during this time. We have fond memories of you all when you lived on Grant Street in Springfield. May you feel God's love & peace during this time and the days ahead.

Katherine, My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your father. I knew him from LRB and did not realize he was your father. He was a very nice man and always had a smile with his good morning or hello in the hallway. My prayers go to you and your family during this difficult time. As I just recently loss my mother-in-law, I do understand the pain and grief in your heart and yet the rejoicing of knowing he is with his Savior. From what I have read from others, your father was truly a good friend, a good father and husband and more a true man of God. His life apparently shined that message to all around him. My prayers for your comfort. Sharon Wilson

I am thinking, praying for you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Katherine and family, so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sara and family: I just found out about the passing of my friend,Alan. What a shock!! Alan was always so friendly and kind to me over the years . He was just a GOOD guy !! I feel so sad! If there is anything that Joan and I can do for you,Sara, please let us know. Everyone should have a friend like Alan. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you. In Sympathy, Harry and Joan McKinney, Springfield,Il

We enjoyed Allen's sense of humor. He was always sending Chuck funny emails on growing older. He so much loved his family and was devoted to them. Chuck and I both admired his caregiving for his parents. He was totally devoted to them and took care of them. I've never heard him say an unkind word about anyone and will always remember his smile! Sara you are in our thoughts and prayers. We miss him.

... truly shocked by the news I read today. Allen was a great man. I will continue to enjoy all of his photography, remember the good conversations, and the smile he always carried.

Dear Sara, Matt, Elizabeth, Emily, & Katherine, I am beyond saddened and shocked at the news of Allen's passing. What a great man he was. Sara ~ Allen and you are a testament to what marriage is. Most people only can aspire to be the parents you are or have created a family as solid and beautiful as yours. What a beautiful life he led, and what a print he left in this world. All my love, prayers, and comfort to all of you......~Lindsey Clemons

Sara and Family, David and I send our sincere love and prayers to you and your family. The memories we have of sharing with you and Allen, when living in Springfield-raising our young children, attending church, socializing, and always finding laughter-shall always be a treasure. We know God's arms shall surround you and His strength shall sustain you. David and Murlona Austrum

Sara and family, again, so sorry for your loss. I am so glad I got to know Allen through church, cards, and visits to the boundry waters of Minnesota and Canada. I will always remember him as a soft hearted man, content in life, who loved jokes and and had all the right priorities in life. I play for God's support for you and your family.

Allen was a true friend, literally saving my life when I thought we were going to lose our home. He listened to me, shared with me, and loved me when I needed it. He shared music, photos, stories of all his grandkids, and tried to make me like the White Sox. We have two of his photos on our living room wall, now treasures of his memory. He was a blessing from God when I needed it. He shared his church for a friend's memorial service. He was so good, so thoughtful. The measure of a good man is seen in his daily walk and Allen was truly a good man. My best to his whole family.

Matt, our deepest condolences to you and your family. I have so many fond memory's of your dad. What a wonderful person.

I am shocked & deeply saddened at the loss of such a kind-hearted & loving spirit. I worked with Allen and will miss talking photography with him and hearing all the wonderful stories of the silly things the grandkids say and do. He spoke so lovingly of his family, and I know his passing has left a great void. Please take comfort knowing that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and that Allen left many footprints & encouragements where he probably didn't even realize. Love to all!

Went to Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois with Allen and later worked with him with the State of Illinois. Good guy, he will be missed.

Thinking of you & yours....

Sara, Matt, Liz, Emily, Katherine-- What a shock to learn of Allen's death! What an incredible man! He and I didn't always see eye to eye, but I always respected and enjoyed him greatly. He was so kind and caring -- to me and so many. I am honored to have a few of his photos in my possession. I will treasure them always. My heart goes out to all of you across the miles. I pray the gift of Immanuel, "God with us," will sustain you and offer you some measure of comfort in this horrible time. Much love to you in Christ Jesus, Heidi

My condolensces to Allen's family. Allen's dad and my mom were cousins - when she became an orphan at age 12, Allen's grandparents, George and Frances, took her in and raised her as their own and as Walter's sister.

Sara, Matt, Elizabeth, Emily and Katherine, Allen was an amazing man whom I was blessed to know. He gave the very best hugs and I will miss them dearly. My heart aches for you, your wonderful spouses, and beautiful children. My love and prayers to you all.

Sara, I don't know what to say. I wish I could say something that would make you feel better. I'll be thinking of you and praying for your family.

We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

So sorry about your loss. Sending love, prayers and thoughts...Sherry

To the Oehlert family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God would wrap his comforting arms around you. You ate all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sara: I know not what to say. This was not supposed to be this way. I have been hugging you, since reading of this tragedy! May all your children and grandchildren offer you some amount of comfort, though your pain at this sudden departure will grieve you so in the months to come. Please know that I am here whenever - to just sit near you, if need be. Love, Kathleen

Sara and family,We're sorry for your loss and wish you to know we're thinking of you.You can take comfort in the support of your family at Grace.

Katherine, I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Sending love, Kerry Norton

Katherine I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father! You and your family are in my prayers- Your ASB friend, Regina

Sara and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in our prayers

Dear Sara... My heart, along with so many others who love you, aches with yours. Know we are here, ready to lift you up with loving arms as you face this most tragic and unfair reality. Your marriage and family will always stand as a beautiful example of love and commitment. May your precious memories offer comfort and the sparkle in your grand-children's eyes help ease the pain.

Sara, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May the many memories of a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa sustain and comfort you today and in the days ahead. Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts. Sincerely, Therese Vinson