Allen Lee Triplett

Allen Lee Triplett, 76, of Kalkaska, passed away at home on January 30, 2025. Al was born to Frances (Dick) and Franklin Triplett on September 10, 1948, in Grayling, Michigan. Al married the love of his life, Dawn DePeel, on September 27, 1969, in Rapid City, Michigan. Al was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dawn, of 54 years, his father Frank, brother Victor, and sister Patricia Hoig. While in high school, Al worked at the Flowing Well Trout Farm, within walking distance of his home. He had many stories about his job there. He loved to tell stories about his youth, especially to his children. He often shared memories about his early childhood in Muskegon, and in Kalkaska. Al was employed by the Village of Kalkaska for 30 years prior to his retirement. He also worked part-time in construction for his father-in-law, during that time. Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and morel mushroom hunting. Al would talk about old cars, trucks, and tractors, especially Allis Chalmer’s tractors. He liked to watch old TV Westerns and reality shows like Ice Road Truckers and Mountain Men. Most of all, Al loved the Lord. You would often find him reading his Bible and Praying. He was devoted to his family, and his church family. Al is survived by his mother Frances Triplett, sisters Jan (Gayle) Cobb, and Mary (Jim) Bertrand. His daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Hunn, of Mancelona. Grandchildren: Lucas Webb, Logan Hunn, Heidi (Scott) Rochon and great grandson Marluxia, living in Guam, and granddaughter Jennifer Hunn, of Three Rivers, Mi. His son, Mike (Joy) Triplett of Grawn. Grandchildren: Mike Jr., Caleb, Jacob, and Clayton Triplett, Elaina Carter and Eric Culvert. Great granddaughters: Luna, Willow, and Kaydynce Triplett. His daughter, Brandy Brister of Kalkaska. Grandchildren: Braydon Triplett, Carmen Brister, of Kalkaska. Nathan and Caiden Brister of Traverse City. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We are all going to miss his smile, laughter, wisdom, the stories he told, and his kind heart. Visitation for Al is Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at the Kalkaska Church of Christ. Funeral Services at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Dan Johnson officiating. Luncheon to follow. Al will be laid to rest with Dawn at Evergreen Cemetery on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM Memorial contributions may be directed to Wilderness Christian Assembly Church Camp, or the Kalkaska Church of Christ. Kalkaska Church of Christ 1725 W Kalkaska Rd. NW Kalkaska, Mi. http://www.kccwired.com Arrangements by Kalkaska Funeral Home. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/WZQG3SC87GXNKR8Z

Allen Lee Triplett

September 10, 1948 - January 30, 2025