Allen P. Leggett

Allen Penland Leggett, CPCU, of Corvallis OR and Emeryville CA, passed away on March 26, 2018 in Corvallis Oregon. He was 80 years young. Born in Albany CA, Allen was the first son of the late Carol J. and Howard M. Leggett, Jr. Allen graduated from Berkeley High School and went on to Oregon State College (University), where he spent “the best four years of his life.” While at OSC, following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps, Allen joined Kappa Sigma fraternity. His fellow Kappa Sigs supported him throughout his life. Allen was a proud Oregon State alumnus, Class of 1960, School of Business. In 2011, Allen received the Oregon State Jean and C. H. “Scram” Graham Leadership Award. After graduation, Allen began his 50 plus-year career in the insurance business as a broker with the Travelers Insurance Company. After several years as a Travelers Insurance agent in Hartford, CT and San Diego, CA, he moved to Berkeley and joined his family’s insurance firm, Leggett Insurance. Allen sold Leggett Insurance and continued a successful career in the insurance business before retiring from Arthur J. Gallagher in 2010. Allen was a member of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU) Society. Allen was a member of the Berkeley Rotary Club and frequently travelled to Chacala, Mexico to help build schools. He sponsored one student from high school through her college education. Allen served on many boards of directors, including Berkeley Repertory Theater and Berkeley-Albany YMCA. As an Oregon State Beaver, Allen joined the Alumni Board of Directors and the College of Business, Business Advisory Council. He was the primary driver of the OSU Alumni Class of 1960 Golden Jubilee Reunion Committee for the funding and installation of the Gateway to the OSU campus. A perpetual entrepreneur and started several small business ventures. His many interests included traveling and boating. Attending his grandchildren’s sports events brought him particular joy. Allen is survived by his three daughters Elizabeth Pride, Anne England and Deborah Robles (Tom Robles); 4 grandchildren, Nicolas and Aiden England, Thomas and Hannah Robles; a brother, Howard M. Leggett III and sister, Cameron L. Sunde; dear friends Susan Kotta-Wait and Michael Wait (Jamison Wait); as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to the Berkeley Rotary Endowment (please put “Scholarships” on the memo line) or the organization of your choice. Please send Rotary donations to the Rotary Club of Berkeley, 2342 Shattuck Avenue # 101, Berkeley, CA 94704. Celebrations of Allen’s life are planned for April 15th in Corvallis OR and June 16th in Berkeley CA. For information contact beth@bpeglobal.com. …..

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Allen P. Leggett

January 6, 1938 - March 26, 2018