Cornell Memorial Statement for Professor Robert N. Allen (October 21, 1917 — December 14, 2002)
"Professor Emeritus Robert N. Allen died after a brief stay in hospice care. His wife, Patricia; daughters, Jennifer and Kathleen; son-in-law, Robert; two grandchildren and many extended family members survive him.
Bob Allen was born on October 21, 1917. He attended Cornell University and received a B.S. degree in AE (ME) in 1940. Upon graduation and until entering the Army, he was a lab instructor in the accounting courses in the former Department of Industrial and Engineering Administration. He retired from the Army as a Captain and returned to Cornell in 1946 as an Instructor, teaching accounting. He was appointed Assistant Professor in July 1951 and Associate Professor in July 1957. He retired and was appointed Emeritus Professor in 1977.
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Bob was an avid golfer and student of the game. He could often be seen in the corridors of Upson Hall practicing his golf stroke."