Allan was born April 24, 1918 in Lorain and was a lifelong resident of the city.

     He assumed the presidency of the Lorain Business College in 1957 after the death of his father who had originally bought the school in 1913. He continued in the capacity as president until his retirement in 1980.

     Allan graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1936, graduated from Lorain Business College and attended Gregg Teacher's College in Chicago.

     He was a veteran of WW II, having served with the 109th Evacuation Hospital in charge of office records. He took part in the invasion of Europe during the Battle of The Bulge on D-Day June 5, 1944.

     Allan was a member of the Rotary Club of Lorain for 50 years, having served as it's treasurer for multiple terms. He rang the Bell for the Salvation Army and served on the Board of Goodwill Industries. He also was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church.

     He thoroughly enjoyed traveling, having traveled extensively over five continents. He also relaxed by playing golf and tending his flowers and magnificent lawn.

     Allan is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne, a son Robert Allan and his wife Aileen, who are in Moscow, Russia, a doughtier Patricia and her husband Dr. James VanKevren of Cleveland, six grandchildren, Peter Bair and his wife, Joussa, David Bair, John Paul Bair, Stephen Bair and his wife Becca, Michelle and her husband Drew Scott and Christie and her husband Dale Murdoch.

     Allan was preceded in death by his brother Harold in 1984 and his parents Clarence Bair in 1957 and Helen Bair (Kilchenman) in 1939 and Louise (nee Parker) in 1982.

     Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio  on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 4-7 PM.

     Funeral services will be Monday, March 31, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Christ United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road, Lorain, Ohio with Rev. Matthew Darrin, officiating.

     Burial will be in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, Twp.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Christ United Methodist Church, 3015 Meister Road or the American Heart Association,  Northern Lake Region, 1689 E. 115 St., Cleveland, OH 44106.