Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Allen Lee Weintz

Jan. 27, 1965 - April 21, 2025

McCOOK, Neb. — Allen Lee Weintz passed away unexpectedly at his home in McCook on April 21, 2025.

Allen was born on Jan. 27, 1965 at St. Catherines Hospital, McCook, Neb., to Ralph Burdette Weintz and Judy Ann (Vodehnal) Weintz. His older brother Philip was excited to welcome Allen to their family.

From an early age Allen enjoyed being outside and often shared how he had a paper route, worked for his grandpa and liked going fishing with his dad and brother. Allen continued his love of fishing throughout his life and particularly liked going to the Swanson “pits” to fish. He always credited his skills for catching fish to the lures he made. Allen loved car racing and was pleased when his 1963 ½ Ford Galaxy started when he recently drove it to its new garage.

After finishing at McCook High School, Kelly Catt and Allen were married in McCook. They moved to California where their son, Tony, was born. Allen lived in California and worked with his brother Phil roofing for several years before returning to McCook where he has lived since. When returning to McCook he continued as a contractor and worked in many people’s homes. He and his father, Burdette, worked together for many years and after Burdette retired, Allen continued with Weintz Construction.

In 1996, Allen and Kendra Morris were married at the First Baptist Church in McCook. Allen and Kendra raised two sons, Nathan and Trey. Caring for his family and their home was always important to Allen. He also had a “green “thumb and grew great gardens, beautiful flowers, and huge indoor plants. The boys had many pets that Allen helped with, lizards, turtles, cats, and dogs. Allen especially loved his dogs, Husker and Buddy. Allen spent many hours taking Buddy for walks even when Buddy was so crippled up Allen had to lift him into the car.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Burdette and Judy Weintz; his brother, Philip; father-in-law, Eugene Morris and sister-in-law, Berdena Kleckner.

Allen is survived by his wife, Kendra Weintz of McCook; son, Tony Weintz and significant other, Maritza Santana, McCook; son, Nathan (Sable) Weintz, grandson, Tyler Weintz; and baby girl Weintz due in July, Lincoln; Trey Weintz and significant other, Ellisa Kaps, McCook, and mother-in-law, Nancy Morris, McCook; nieces and nephews, Nate and Alicia Witt, and family, Culbertson, John and Katie Weintz and family, McCook, Jeff Weintz, Culbertson; and sister-in-law, (Mary) Kathy Weintz, Culbertson and great nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen and services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Allen’s family will greet friends, prior to services, beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A private family inurnment in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook will take place at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.