ENGLEMAN, Richard A.

ENGLEMAN, COOPER, RYAN, GORMAN, VANHEEL, THOMPSON, RETHAMEL, KNUDSON

Posted By: Sharon R. Becker (email)
Date: 11/23/2017 at 22:32:00

Obituary ~ Richard A. Engleman
August 23, 1961 ~ December 30, 2009

The Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Monday, January 04, 2010

MASON CITY — Richard A. Engleman, 70, of Mason City, died Wednesday (Dec. 30, 2009) surrounded by his family at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa in Mason City.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148 Fourth St. S.E., in Mason City. Richard will be cremated following the service.

A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 Second St. S.E., in Mason City.

Stories, thoughts and condolences may be shared with the family on the funeral home Web site at www.Fullertonfh.com. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Richard was born on Nov. 17, 1939, in Mason City, the son of Emmon and Hazel (Cooper) Engleman. He lived his entire life in Mason City. Richard had a long career working for the City of Mason City as an arborist for the street department. He enjoyed his role as mentor while working for the city, taking in the younger guys and showing them the ropes.

He was united in marriage to Karen Ryan on June 1, 1963. The couple was married for 42 years before her passing in October of 2005. Richard also served his country in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1960.

Richard loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing and archery. He also enjoyed working on cars in his garage, and had a great love of vintage vehicles. In his free time, you could usually find him shooting pool at the Sidewinder, where he enjoyed the company of his many, many good friends. Most of all, Richard loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He had tremendous pride in his heritage and in his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his children, Allan Engleman (Tracey Gorman) of Minneapolis, Minn., Scott (Deb) Engleman of Dubuque, and Vickie (Matt) VanHeel of Mason City; grandchildren, Jenna and Becca Engleman, Rachael, Jessica and Joanna Engleman, and Zach, Brock and Sydnie Thompson; brothers, Bob and Jack Engleman; and sisters, Mary Rethamel and Donna Knudson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen; and eight brothers and sisters.

Fullerton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 123 Second St. S.E., Mason City, 641-423-8676. www.fullertonfh.com.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, November of 2017