Allen F. Farley, age 89 of Waco, NE, died Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in York, NE. He was born on July 3, 1936 to Floyd and Nora “Bobby” (Lesuer) Farley in rural Polk County, NE. He graduated from Benedict High School in 1953. On June 3, 1961 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Louise Neuman in the Gresham Presbyterian Church, Gresham, NE.
Allen was a farmer and crop duster. He also was a long-haul truck driver and belonged to the ‘Million Mile Club’, a prestigious award earned in the trucking industry. Allen proudly served our country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for a period of time. He was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, enjoyed playing cards, and played baseball with the York Legion Club during high school. He loved spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren’s activities and events.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Waco, daughter Lynda (Kent) Ericksen of Thayer, NE, son Chris (Juli) Farley of Waco, grandchildren William Ericksen of Norfolk, NE, Emily Farley (fiancé Jesse Hartshorn) of Utica, NE, Sidney Farley (fiancée Dani Kasselder) of Ault, CO, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Betty (John) Newlon, Shirley (Jim) Brigham, Donna (Eugene ‘Smokey’) Gonnerman, and brother Ronald Farley.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Allen was cremated, there is no viewing, however visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025, with the family greeting friends from 1-3 p.m. that afternoon, all at Metz Mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.