Richard D. Allen (March 7, 1938 – June 20, 2009) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1983 to 1994 representing the Thumb.
[1] Prior to his election to the House, Allen was a newspaper editor and reporter for nearly 20 years.
He was also a charter member of the Help Line crisis intervention program and worked with the Tuscola County Community Mental Health Services Board.
[2][3] Allen graduated from Caro High School in 1957.
After service with the Marine Corps, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, and was discharged in 1964.