Allen Sackett

Allen Sackett, age 59, of Schaller, Iowa died on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Private family services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller. To watch the live stream of the service, please use the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86811903259. A recording of the service will also be uploaded to the website. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Allen Ray Sackett was born October 21, 1960 in Litchfield, Minnesota the son of Ray and Rose (Christle) Sackett. Growing up, he attended school in Schaller where he graduated from Schaller High School in 1979. On August 3, 1979, Al was united in marriage to Donna Cork at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller. Together, they were blessed with three children: Ben, Emily and Nick. Al started working at Pyle Trucking for a few years in Schaller before he worked at Storm Lake Truck and Trailer as a Diesel Mechanic/Manager for over 34 years. In his spare time, Al enjoyed RC racing where he was involved in BRL and IROAR racing leagues. He also loved dirt track racing and pickup pulling with his brother, Rick, years ago. Al enjoyed carpentry and remodeled the family home as well as helped with other family members homes over the years. Family trips and get togethers with family were very important to Al. He especially loved playing with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Donna Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; children: Ben (Sarah) Sackett of Newell, Iowa; Emily (Zack) Martin of Sioux City, Iowa; Nick (Ashley) Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; grandchildren: Kayla and Sabrina Werneburg; Noah Martin; Lilly and Kade Sackett; mother, Rose Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; brother, Rick (Pam) Sackett of Schaller, Iowa; sister, Tammy Jeckell of Schaller, Iowa; brothers and sisters-in-law: Ron (Vicki) Cork; Richard (Florene) Cork; Deb (Terry) Arter; Kay Cork; nieces; nephews; extended family and friends. Al was preceded in death by his father, Ray Sackett; brothers-in-law, Rick Jeckell and John Cork; and sister-in-law, Dianne Ehrp.

Allen Sackett

October 21, 1960 - October 11, 2020