Richard "Rick" Charles Allen, age 71, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home.  He was born August 25, 1950, in Bristow, OK, the son of the late Rush C. and Dorothy Schiller Allen.  Rick was a graduate of Oklahoma State University.  He was a retired project manager in the petroleum industry.  Rick enjoyed reading and fishing in his free time.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Dee Waide.

Survivors are one daughter, Tammra Musselman (Tim) of Catoosa, OK, two grandchildren, Austin and Tyler Musselman, two sisters, Darla L'Allier (James) of Tulsa, OK and Mae Ford (Cecil) of Inola, OK.

Rick requested no services and the family will carry out his wishes.

Memorials may be made to Hot Spring County Library at Malvern.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.