Michael David Allen

Michael D. Allen, age 58, left this earth to meet with his heavenly Father unexpectedly Sunday, September 4, 2022. Mike was born August 9, 1964, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Gary and Carole (Troudt) Allen.
Mike met his wife through mutual friends and liked to share a story of how they had only two dates before marriage. Mike loved his wife of 34 years, Trenda (Bothel) Allen and was extremely proud of his family of three children. He was a loving father, and grandfather (Pops) to six.
Mike lived in several areas while growing up including Torrington and Riverton, Wyoming, and Clayton, New Mexico. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1982 and attended Casper College in Pre-Med and the University of Wyoming in Psychology. On December 26, 1987, he married the love of his life, Trenda.
Mike worked many years in human resources, and was certified with his PHR. He took great pride in his many years as a volunteer dedicating his time as a youth group deacon. He worked 10 years at the Youth Treatment Center in Casper and assisted in working with teens, which was his original passion. Mike loved being able to help people as evident in the 10 years he worked as a supervisor for the Department of Family Services in Cheyenne. He had a soft spot for guitars, collecting vinyl lps, and older vehicles including 1960s Chevy pickups.
Mike is survived by his wife, Trenda of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughters, Caitlin (Mike) Casner of Cheyenne, Haley Allen of Fort Collins; son, David (Brittany) Allen of Cheyenne (aka Mr. Wizard); grandchildren, Brayden Casner, Aubrielle Casner, Harland Allen, Ellawyn Allen, Huxton Allen and Koleston Allen; by two brothers, Jon (Mary) Allen of Powell and Scott (Leslie) Allen of Laramie.
Mike has been preceded in death by his father, Gary Allen; and his beloved grandfather and grandmother Harland and Lydia Troudt.
Funeral services will be held at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes Saturday, September 10, at 2 pm. A reception will follow at the Trails End mobile home club house.
The family has asked in lieu of flowers to please donate of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteer Crisis Fund.