The Allen Organ Company    is sad to announce    the passing of    Allen Concert Artist,    Harold De Cou

He was born October 7, 1932 in Philadelphia, PA to Harold H. and Kathrine Holbrook DeCou. He married Rose N. Layman on June 25, 1955 in Brookfield, Illinois. She survives. Also surviving are his four sons, Harold H. (Nancy) DeCou, III of Apple Valley, CA, Mark T. DeCou of Peoria, Jonathan (Shari) DeCou of Muskegon. MI and Perry A. (Suiann) DeCou of Ramona, CA; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He attended Temple University in Philadelphia. He was a concert artist (piano and organ), composer, arranger, and orchestrater for 58 years. He served as church organist at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria from 1988-2001. He was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria. He is also an Honorary Fellow of Shenandoah Society Award. Harold was loved and admired by many, both for his great talent and humble manner. He will be greatly missed.