Allan E. Packer, 72, of Centre Hall died Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at his home.
He was born November 28, 1941, in Bellefonte, a son of the late Ralph and Hazel Lutz Packer.
On Feb. 26, 1968, he married Darlene M. Styers who survives at home.
Allan attended Penns Valley High School and served six years in the U. S. Army Reserves; including active duty at Fort Lewis in Washington.
He owned and operated Allan Packer Concessions since 1968; staying active in the business even during his illness and until just days before his death. Allan had a deep interest in Sprint Car racing, and on each Tuesday of the fair would arrange to have multiple sprint cars on display at Grange Fair, combining that with a bicycle give away of up to thirty bicycles. Working at his concessions and spending time at Grange Fair was a highlight of his life and he was able to enjoy the fair as recently as this year. He loved spending time with his family especially his granddaughter; riding his four wheeler around town to visit with friends, being part of the Snappy’s Coffee Club and attending Sprint Car races at Port Royal Speedway. He also enjoyed spending winters in Florida.
He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Centre Hall, the American Legion Post 779 at Old Fort, the Antique Machinery Association, and a life member of the Centre Hall Fire Company, and of the Pennsylvania Showman’s Association.
Surviving Mr. Packer in addition to his wife are two sons Tim A. Packer and Chad R. Packer (Ashley) all of Centre Hall; one granddaughter, Adalyn Packer and one brother James R. Packer (Patty) of Bellefonte.
Friends will be received from 5 – 9 p. m. Monday, September 15, 2014 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 301 North Pennsylvania Ave. Centre Hall. The funeral will be at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the church with the Reverend Scott Klimke officiating. Burial will be in the Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery W. Church St., Centre Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Home Nursing Agency Hospice Program, 911 Lexington Ave. Altoona, PA 16601.
An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at
www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.