Cottage Hills—Allen L. Kutter, 56, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024.

Born July 17, 1968 in Highland, he was a son of Fred A. and Regina K. "Candy" (Baker) Kutter.

Allen was the owner and manager of the Pork Barrel BBQ Restaurant in Cottage Hills for the last 12 years.  He loved to cook and was very talented at it.  He also liked playing guitar, watching movies, listening to music and he definitely enjoyed good comedy.

He was a true family man who, with pride, honor, and lots of love, raised his four children, Allen Kutter, Jr. (Melissa Bock), Morgan Kutter, Curt Kutter (Kaeli Jones), all of Cottage Hills and Kelsey Kutter of St. Louis.  Also surviving are his father, Fred Kutter of Cottage Hills; sister, Starla Kutter (Brad Wallace) of Cottage Hills; brother, Doug (Amanda) Kutter of Rosewood Heights; and nieces and nephews, Shelby, Blake, Devin, Anthony and Dakota; and a great nephew, Ryler.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Regina "Candy" Kutter.

Memorial visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 29 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 12 p.m. until services begin at 3 p.m.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com