Allen L. Shelton

Allen L. Shelton, 77, of Oberlin, passed away August 23, 2020, at the University Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born August

He was born August 8, 1943 at his Grandmother Desbien’s home in Damar, Kansas to James Milford and Stella Irene (Desbien) Shelton.

Allen grew up in Hill City where he attended grade, junior high and high school, graduating in the Hill City High School Class of 1961.

Allen graduated from Fort Hays State College in 1965 and then entered Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. In 1968 he received his Juris Doctorate degree from Washburn University, where he ranked fourth in his class. Returning to his hometown, he joined Kenneth Clark’s law firm. After Allen became a partner, the firm was known as Clark and Shelton. Later Allen practiced law in both Oberlin and Smith Center. He practiced law until his death, a career which lasted 51 years.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his children: Jason Shelton, Wichita, Jordan Shelton, Portland, Oregon and Miranda (Tim) Gish, Oberlin; stepchildren: Monica Larson, Carl (Des) Larson, Marissa (Kane) Robinson and Colby (Anna) Larson; ex-wives Kay Clark, Wichita and Marla (Stepp) Shelton, Oberlin; brothers: Denis Shelton, Hill City, Jim Shelton, Hays, Rodney Shelton, Haviland, and Maurice (Nancy) Shelton, Buffalo; nine grandchildren, other relatives and friends. A memorial service

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City.

Memorials are suggested to the Hill City Alumni Association or the Edna Harrell Scholarship Fund.