Allen DeJoode, age 69, of Maple Ridge Township died February 14, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul. A memorial visitation will be held from 1 – 3 PM Saturday, February 19th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge.
Allen Andrew DeJoode was born May 1, 1952 in Artesia, California to Anthony and Emma (DeVries) DeJoode. At a young age his family moved to Springvale, Minnesota. In 1961 they moved to Maple Ridge Township where Allen lived ever since. He attended school in Braham and graduated from Braham High School in 1971. Allen continued his education learning welding. He later decided to become a trucker, which he really enjoyed. He liked doing mechanical work, especially working on his motorcycle. He was a motor head, working on anything with an engine brought him joy.
Allen passed away February 14, 2022 at United Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 69 years, 9 months and 13 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Emma; and by his sister, Arlene Burda.
He is survived by his daughter, Devon DeJoode (Matt Myers); brother, Gary (Roxanne) DeJoode; and other relatives and friends.