Allen Riddell Routzahn, 89, passed away on November 25, 2018. He attended the University of Maryland on a basketball scholarship. At the age of 24, he founded Routzahn's and Sons on South Market Street in Frederick, MD where he began as a door to door salesman selling appliances out of catalogs. In 1972, he was named Brand Name Appliances Retailer of the year; and, in 1975 was selected as Furniture Dealer of the year. In 1973 and 1977, Routzahn's was selected by Dealerscope magazine to be the recipient of the Pride Award. In 1985, he received recognition from the National Retail Merchants Association and personal congratulations from President Ronald Reagan for distinguished services to retailing. Routzahn's evolved into a 13-store company with over 250 employees in MD, PA and VA. In 1987 when Allen retired, he chose Sun City West, AZ after many visits in order to be closer to his sister and her husband. In his retirement, his passion for helping people continued through his involvement in mentoring, charity and education. In 1988, he served as Chairman of the campaign for Frederick Community College which raised over $800,000 in scholarship funds. In retirement, he mentored over 50 young professionals and changed the trajectory of their lives. Allen consulted to restructure Benevilla, an important charity in Sun City which supports senior's goals for independence. He was a member of the President's Club at ASU, and a member of the Board of Associates for NAU. He was a benefactor to Banner Del Webb Hospital and was a participant in and contributor to Sun Health's Brain Research program in Sun City West. Allen is survived by his wife, Gherrie Spofford Routzahn, five children, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three sisters, and 23 nieces and nephews. Allen is predeceased by four brothers. Memorial donations in memory of Allen can be made to Salvation Army in Frederick MD.There will be two Celebrations of Life services: on January 5, 2019 at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, AZ at 2:00pm, and on January 12, 2019 at Dutch's Daughter in Frederick MD at 2:00 pm. (Source: ASU Foundation)