Engel, Robert "Bob" 1933-2017

ENGEL, OHME, ORTHMANN

Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 5/15/2017 at 15:03:23

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ROBERT K. ENGEL

BORN
July 14, 1933
Ocheyedan, Iowa

PASSED AWAY
May 5, 2017
Sioux Center, Iowa

CELEBRATION OF LIFE
11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 9, 2017
First Presbyterian Church; Paullina, Iowa
Rev. Dr. Angel De La Cruz ~ Officiating

Visitation will be after 3 P.M. on Monday, May 8, 2017
with family present from 5 – 7 P.M.
at the Eldridge Family Funeral Home in Paullina

MUSIC
“His Eye Is On The Sparrow”
Duet by: Joel & Andrea Orthmann

CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“Because He Lives”
“On Eagles’ Wings” Pianist: Joel Orthmann

HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Taylynn Engel                                               Cooper Engel
Gracyn Schmeling   Tegan Schmeling   Camden Schmeling

CASKET BEARERS
Shara (Engel) Schmeling                            Tyler Schmeling
Jared Engel                 Jennifer Engel      Samantha George
Grant Ebel                    Rachel Ebel                   Drew Ebel
Kelsi Ebel       Ashlee (Ebel) Richardson        Jordan Richardson

FINAL RESTING PLACE
Private Family Graveside
Prairie View Cemetery ~ Paullina, Iowa

After the today’s service relatives and friends are invited to join
the family in the fellowship hall of the church

Arrangements under the care of the 
Eldridge Family Funeral Home; Paullina, Iowa

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to
Paullina Flying Club.

ROBERT “BOB” ENGEL
     Robert Kenneth Engel, was born July 14, 1933 in Ocheyedan, Iowa to Kenneth Clarence and Orva E. (Ohme) Engel. At two years of age the family moved to Moneta, Iowa where his father ran a gas station and feed/fertilizer business. When Bob was old enough he helped his father at the gas station. In 1950, Bob graduated from Moneta High School and attended Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, receiving a business degree. Bob’s first job was a bookkeeping position at Farmers’ Cooperative Elevator in Paullina where George Rohwer was the manager. In 1958 Bob became the manager and retired from that position in 1990.
     Robert married his wife of 63 years, Patricia Orthmann, on August 25, 1953. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Kent, Kimberly, and Kristin. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
     Bob was active in the community of Paullina in Lion’s Club, Chamber of Commerce, Paullina Golf Club, Mill Creek Flying Club and was a session member of the Presbyterian Church. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and flying his airplane as well as spending time with family. Bob passed away at Royale Meadows in Sioux Center on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the age of 83 years, 9 months and 21 days. He was preceded in death by his parents.
     Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Patricia of Paullina; three children, Kent (Jo) Engel of Everly, Iowa, Kimberly Engel-George of Henderson, Nevada, Kristin (Mike) Ebel of Ireton, Iowa; six grandchildren; Shara, Jared, Grant, Ashlee, Drew and Samantha; five great grandchildren, Taylynn, Gracyn, Tegan, Cooper and Camden; also other relatives and friends. 
 
 
 
A FALLEN LIMB

A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says,
“Grieve not for me.”
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived, while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes when we’re together again.
 
 
 
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Source: Eldridge Family Funeral Homes online obituary.