Allen Kellogg
February 12, 1937 ~ November 11, 2012
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Allen Kellogg, 75 of St. Lawrence, SD passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at home in his sleep. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16 at the St. Lawrence Community Church. Visitation will be Thursday, November 15 from 5-7 with a 7 p.m. prayer service all at the St. Lawrence Community Church. Burial will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Allen Eugene Kellogg was born February 12, 1937 in Burke, South Dakota, the son of Francis and Mildred (Osnes) Kellogg. He attended a country grade school and graduated from Burke High School. He began his walk with the Lord in March 1956. He married JoAnn McElroy on April 21, 1956.
They worked on a couple of ranches West River before attending Bible School at Briercrest Bible Institute, Saskatchewan, Canada. During the summers they taught in several Daily Vacation Bible Schools and worked at Victory Center Bible Camp in the Black Hills and then at Fort Pierre. He taught grade school for two years at Mondamin, they went to Alaska for a year as house parents working for Lazy Mountain Children Home, after returning to SD, he taught for four years at Alden School.
Allen loved to farm and they purchased the Artie Grimm farm in 1970. His dad would say, ""You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy.""
He was a member of the St Lawrence Community Church. Over the years he has taught Sunday School, served on the church board, the boards of the Victory Center Bible Camp, Farm Credit and on the Advisory Board at Sunshine Bible Academy. In 2006 they went on a missionary trip to Guatemala.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn, daughter, Cindy (Wayne) Goodrich of Andover, MN; son, Kevin (Sandy) of St. Lawrence; sister, Beverly (Jerry) Mackey of Blaine, MN and brother Donald (Carol) of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Adam) Putnam, Joseph (Annie) Huber, Travis and Tyler Goodrich, Jaden Kellogg and Trent Goodrich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ernest LeRoy.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be directed to Sunshine Bible Academy.
Allen Eugene Kellogg was born February 12, 1937 in Burke, South Dakota, the son of Francis and Mildred (Osnes) Kellogg. He attended a country grade school and graduated from Burke High School. He began his walk with the Lord in March 1956. He married JoAnn McElroy on April 21, 1956.
They worked on a couple of ranches West River before attending Bible School at Briercrest Bible Institute, Saskatchewan, Canada. During the summers they taught in several Daily Vacation Bible Schools and worked at Victory Center Bible Camp in the Black Hills and then at Fort Pierre. He taught grade school for two years at Mondamin, they went to Alaska for a year as house parents working for Lazy Mountain Children Home, after returning to SD, he taught for four years at Alden School.
Allen loved to farm and they purchased the Artie Grimm farm in 1970. His dad would say, ""You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy.""
He was a member of the St Lawrence Community Church. Over the years he has taught Sunday School, served on the church board, the boards of the Victory Center Bible Camp, Farm Credit and on the Advisory Board at Sunshine Bible Academy. In 2006 they went on a missionary trip to Guatemala.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn, daughter, Cindy (Wayne) Goodrich of Andover, MN; son, Kevin (Sandy) of St. Lawrence; sister, Beverly (Jerry) Mackey of Blaine, MN and brother Donald (Carol) of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Adam) Putnam, Joseph (Annie) Huber, Travis and Tyler Goodrich, Jaden Kellogg and Trent Goodrich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ernest LeRoy.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be directed to Sunshine Bible Academy.
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Dear JoAnn, Cindy, Kevin & families, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Deepest sympathy from our family. I loved Allen’s laugh and his love of life. He will be deeply missed and we send our love. God Bless You all with comfort, Sincerely, Mike, Patty, Holly, & Eric Sheehan
Our hearts go out to you JoAnn and your family on the passing of Allen. Was glad he had called a couple of weeks ago and Leslie got to talk to him. He is resting now and no pain or suffering.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Joan and all the people that will surely miss Allen. I went to Butte Valley country school with him, and will never forget our adventures!
Allen will be truly missed.
Was so good to visit with Allen & JoAnn last year at the SBA’s play!
Your family is in our thoughts & prayers.
Randy & Joy
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted….Matthew 5:4
Dear JoAnn and family,
You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. Memories are just popping up with everything I do! We have laughed, cried,and shared stories. We loved Allen soooo much- He loved life and people so much it is hard to even describe what all he means to us and always will.
He was such a wonderful Godly example- one that our whole family is grateful to have known and loved.
I’m sad to hear of your loss JoAnn and Kellogg family. But I also rejoice with you in knowing that Allen is in the presence of our Heavenly Father, the God he loved and served so much!
JoAnn, I remember when I worked in the dorms at SBA ’09-’10 and I spent one weekend with you guys. It was such an encouraging and refreshing time for me to spend that time with you. Your hospitality made me feel right at home. Your food JoAnn, was delicious and Allen of course was always joking around with me (my mother Naomi told he had not changed since she was little). He was a dear, sweet man! Someday I’d like to visit South Dakota again, but St. Lawrence Community Church won’t be the same without Allen. I wish I were there in person to give you a big hug JoAnn. Know that you and your family are in my thougths and prayers epecially during this difficult time.
Love In Christ,
Rebeca Kanagy
JoAnn & all the family,
Ron & I were saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. We know that he is now with Our Savior. Our thoughts are with you, & our prayer is that the Lord will sustain you through this diffucult time. Love from your Idaho cousins, Ron & Donna
We always enjoyed fellowship with Allen when we visited St. Lawrence on deputation trips. He and JoAnn were always such good hosts. We will miss not seing them on our visits.
We will so miss Allen on this earth, but so glad we will get to enjoy his laughter and friendship through eternity with the LORD Jesus that Allen Loved so much! Prayers for JoAnn and the family for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I pray God’s comfort and love will surround all of you in a very special way in the days ahead. I have fond memories of time spent with the Kellogg family!
My prayers are with you JoAnn, Cindy, Kevin and your families. Allen was a wonderful man. So kind and caring. The times I spent in your home were always filled with fun and laughter. (And good food) I am sure heaven is a little happier now with his arrival.
My thoughts are with you JoAnn, Cindy, and Kevin as you mourn the loss of Allen, and celebrate this life as a strong, spiritual leader in the St. Lawrence community. I remember Allen as a jovial man who always took the time to come up and greet me, and ask how my life was going. Always a smile on his face and a song in his heart. He touched many lives.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers.
Love
The Belands, Joe, Deb, Isaac, and Trevor
We will always remember when you would invite all the Grimm boys out for breakfast when we were in SD. I can still hear Allen laughing and then Merlin and Trubert would laugh just as much. We had such good times together with you all. We will really miss Allen. He was a special person. I am sure he is enjoying Heaven. God be with you all. We love you all.
What an amazing man who touched SO many lives – ours included. There is great peace and joy knowing that we will be spending eternity with Allen – to hear his laugh again and to share stories. Thank you Jesus.
Dear Kellog Family,
Out thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember and celebrate the life of allen Kellogg.
we will miss him as well. HIs ready smilea dn big laugh
were always an encouragement to us all. we alwasy considered allen one of our dear friends in life.
God bless you all,
Tom & Jane Seaman
Joanne, Cindy, Kevin and families,
Dan and I won?t be able to attend Allen?s services, but our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Allen was my cousin with the booming laugh who wasn?t shy about sharing his wonderful prayers and interesting thoughts and opinions with the public. I always enjoyed Allen, and I admired his strong faith and the tremendous love he had for his family. I?m so grateful to have had the chance to see and visit with you, Joanne, and Allen last July in Burke.
My deepest sympathy to the family. I have fond memories of Allen and his immediate family coming to Blunt when I was growing up and spreading the good word. Hayrides at the Harrison farm along with other events they would come to. Thanks for the great memories created by his giving.
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
1 Thessalonians 4:13
But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
May God’s Spirit, grace and comfort dwell on you all during this time of grief. The HOPE of heaven and VICTOR over death is far greater than anything this world can throw at us.
God’s greatest blessings to you.
To our dear friends. I pray that the service will be a time of good memories and rejoicing for Allen’s home going. We pray that the Lord’s comfort and encouragement will surround you and overflow in your hearts. God’s care and blessing upon you all. We wish we could be there.
Allen’s love for the Lord, his genuine care for people and the cheer he spread when around him will never be forgotten. Praying that the Lord will continue to comfort and heal the ache in your hearts as you grieve his abscense.
We certainly enjoyed visiting Allen and JoAnn, when we were on Home Assignments from Japan and doing deputation at their church! We will certainly miss Allen next time. But we are glad that he is safely at home with his Heavenly Father. May God bring comfort to your heart and provide all your needs, JoAnn!