Allen G. Hastings

October 1, 1951 - April 4, 2017

Allen G. Hastings, age 65, of Dassel, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held on Monday April 10, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel with Pastor Mark G. McCalib officiating. In 1980, Allen was united in Marriage to Carrie Anderson. Together Allen and Carrie made their home in the St. Peter area and had 2 beautiful girls; Michelle and Sharon. After several years of marriage their marriage ended and Allen moved back to the Dassel area. In 1994, Allen was united in marriage to Randa Paulson in Litchfield, Minnesota. Together Allen and Randa made Dassel their home. Allen and Randa continued to build their family together by welcoming their son Riley in 1994 and their daughter Meriah in 1997. Throughout Allen's entire life he has always been a hard worker and a provider for his family. Allen has worked as Minnesota Hatchery, Payco Seeds and has spent the past 23 years working at Porta Dock in Dassel up to his retirement in October 2016. Allen took great pride in caring for his children and ensuring his family was always taken care of. Allen enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids. Allen has always enjoyed keeping himself busy and being outdoors. When outdoors Allen was always looking for a project to take on. Allen was an avid Vikings fan and enjoyed spending his Sundays watching football with is family. When there wasn't ice on the lake you could always find, Allen casting a line on Big Swan. During Allen's free time he also enjoyed shaking dice and playing cards with his family and siblings. Allen is survived by his wife Randa of Dassel, children Michelle (Byron) Dent of Cleveland Minnesota, Sharon Hastings of St. Peter, Riley Hastings of Dassel and Meriah Hastings of Litchfield. Step-Children Clayton Laskow of Litchfield, Stacy Laskow of Hutchinson, Nicole Laskow of Milaca and Kimberly Laskow of Cokato, and nine grandchildren; Siblings Michael Hastings Sr. of Annandale, Ronald (Rebecca) Hastings of Dassel, Gene Hastings of Annandale, sister in-law Barbara Hastings of St. Paul and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Allen is proceeded in death by his parents, Harland and Selma Hastings, brother Dennis Hastings, sister Sharon Hastings and sister-in-law Pat Hastings.