Allen J. Bard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Allen J. Bard of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. Allen was born in Watseka, Illinois on April 23, 1936, the son of the late Elmer and Ethel (Nourie) Bard. He graduated from Donovan (Illinois) High School with the class of 1954, and attended one year of college. Allen joined the U.S. Army on August 24, 1955, serving overseas and was discharged June 3, 1958. On August 16, 1958, in Beaverville, IL, Allen married Theresa Reilly, who passed away in 2012. Allen was a farmer, truck driver and house manager at Rose Acres Farms for 18 years. He was a member of the St Augustine Catholic Church in Rensselaer, the Holy Name Society, and was a Third Degree Knights of Columbus Bishop Dwenger Council #1881member. Surviving is his loving family, son’s, Mark Bard of Danville, IL, David (Marsha) Bard of Goodland, IN and John (Lori) Bard of Watseka, IL. 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and a brother, Roger Bard of Watseka, IL. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a brother George. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2017. A Rosary Service will be held Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Jackson Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Augustine Catholic Church, Rensselaer, Indiana at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 with Father Don Davison officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Beaverville, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Rensselaer.

Allen J. Bard

April 23, 1936 - July 3, 2017