Allen Dean Jedlicka

Allen Dean Jedlicka, 78, of Hudson, Iowa, died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

He was born October 6, 1942, in Fredricksburg, Texas, son of Waldemar J. and Ethel E. Schlaudt Jedlicka. He graduated from high school in Trona, California and earned his Bachelor degree from San Diego State University. Following graduation, Allen served in the Peace Corps in Bolivia for two years. Continuing his education, he received his Doctorate degree in Anthropology.

Allen was a Professor at the University of Northern Iowa and an author of several books and publications.

He and Wendy have been together for 26 years. Allen was always passionate for his work with developing countries and was an original with re-use/recycle.

Allen is survived by his family: Wendy Brudevold of Hudson, Charlotte Duin of Sheldon, Iowa, Andy and Melanie Brudevold of Prior Lake, Minnesota, and Nick Brudevold and Carmen Miller, both of Waterloo.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sierra.