Allan A. Mahnken

July 25, 1923 - July 23, 2015

Allan A. Mahnken, age 91 of Corder, Missouri died on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Odessa, Missouri. Born Wednesday, July 25, 1923 in Corder, he was the son of the late William Henry Mahnken and the late Verena (Rodekohr) Mahnken. He was united in marriage to Clara Irene Portell November 12, 1964. She preceded him in death November 2, 1988. Also preceding him in death are two sons, Danny Joe and Kenneth Portell; three brothers, Lester, Omar and Marion Mahnken; three grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Allan was a lifelong resident of Corder where he also owned and operated Mahnken Farm Supply. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of WWII. He was a former Mayor of Corder for six years, an active member of the Corder Lions Club and a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow award. He also served as Lions Club Missouri State Hearing Chairman and was a member of the Corder Picnic Association where he also served as parade chairman for many years. Allan was a 1941 graduate of Corder High School and a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he held several offices of the church and served as Cemetery chairman for 18 years. Surviving are two sons, Robert (Elsie) Portell of Higginsville, Missouri, Donald (Clara) Portell of Plattsburg, Missouri; two daughters, Carole Beard and Regina Kay Flynn, both of Corder; 12 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 27, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 500 N. Elizabeth St. Corder with Interment in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Corder. Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the Church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the Family suggests Memorials to Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jeff Crawford, Mike Portell, Butch Portell, Keith Portell, Steven Beard and Jeff Todd. Honorary pallbearers are Vicky Rhodes, Treasa Stockwell, DeeAnn Ayers, Angie Walkenhorst, Lisa Garrison, Becky Portell and Lori Clements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com