Allan Joseph Birchnaugh, 57, died Sept. 15, 2011 at his residence. He was born Feb. 8, 1954 in Bluffton to Joseph and Evelyn (Petty) Birchnaugh who preceded him in death. He had been married to Pam Brown Birchnaugh and she survives in Bluffton.

He worked for Securitas, Toledo. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He was an Army veteran.

Survivors also include a daughter Jessica Birchnaugh of Bluffton; a brother Kelly (Debra) Birchnaugh of Columbus Grove; a sister, Kay Jean Lambert of Ada; three nieces, Kathy Whitaker, Heather Kuhbander, and Kelli Sue Lawler; and two nephews Jessie Birchnaugh and Charles Lambert.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 20, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Rev. Bryant Miller officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton where military rites will be conducted. Visitation will be held Tuesday from noon until time of the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to his daughter, Jessica.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com