Allan Cohan Sackett, 79, of Rochester, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at St. Marys Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer, surrounded by family.
Allan was born May 25, 1947, to Leonard and Ethel (Mitchell) Sackett in Preston, Minnesota. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 until 1971. Following his military service, he briefly worked at Libby’s, worked in construction building bridges, and was a truck driver for Strongwell, where he later retired from. In September 2008, Allan reunited with Charlene and they were married.
Allan loved motorcycles, deer hunting, making beef jerky, riding horses, camping and traveling. He enjoyed spending his winters in Texas with Charlene, where they made many friends.
Allan is survived by his wife Charlene, biological son Lester, two stepsons, Charlie and Greg; grandson Kory, a brother, Clifford; and three sisters: Janet, Beverly and Rita.
He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Ethel and a brother, Dale.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation took place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, and one hour prior to the service, all at Macken Funeral Home.
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