Engelhardt, Edwin -- 1906 - 1996

SUDDENDORF, ENGELHARDT, STEE, OHARA, BRANDT, EVERMAN

Posted By: M. Durr - IAGenWeb Volunteer
Date: 7/12/2010 at 20:26:03

Edwin Engelhardt, son of Rudolph and Emelie (Suddendorf) Engelhardt, was born July 1, 1906 in Wagner Township, Clayton County, near Farmersburg, Iowa. He died Thursday, May 2, 1996 at his home in Castalia. He was 89 years old.

He was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Clayton Center, Iowa and confirmed in St. John Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, Iowa. He attended the country school in Wagner Township and the Farmersburg School.

On March 1, 1928 he was married to Anna Geneva Stee in Charles City, Iowa. To this union, five children were born, Marlus, Arlene, JoAnn, Edwin and Roger.

The couple farmed in the Monona area from 1928 until 1932, when they moved to a farm near Castalia for one year and then moved into Castalia in 1935, where they have lived all their lives. Edwin was self-employed when he farmed and worked as a farm hand. He had been employed by the county on road maintenance and also drive a milk truck for the Carnation Plant in Castalia and in Waverly. For several years he drove for the Frudden Lumber Company in Castalia. Edwin was also a mechanic at the Falb Motor Company in Postville, drove for the Ruckdaschel Truck Line and Hall Roberts' Son Seed Co.. and for Szabo Construction. In his later years, he repaired small engines. Edwin was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Castalia, a past member of the Lutheran Brotherhood dartball team, the Castalia Fire Department, and had served on the Castalia School Board.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Emelie; his stepmother, Martha Engelhardt; a half-sister, Adeline and a grandson, Scott O'Hara.

Surviving are his wife, Anna; his children: Marlus (Robert) Brandt of Ossian, Arlene (Leon) Everman of Castalia, JoAnn O'Hara of Postville, Edwin S. (Nancy) Engelhardt of Luana, Roger (Carol) Engelhardt of Postville; 16 grandchildren: Stan (Linda) Brandt, Brad (Janet) Brandt, Richard (Kristi) Brandt, Bruce Everman, Bryon (Sandy) Everman, Luann (Everman)
and husband David Haberichter, Michael (Mary) O'Hara, Lisa (O'Hara) and husband, Kirk Kruse, David O'Hara, Traci (O'Hara) Tiffin, Lynn (O'Hara) and her husband Steve Metzger, Mark (Kim) O'Hara, Doreen (Engelhardt) and husband, Todd Steil, Paul (Nancy) Engelhardt, Tim (Patty) Engelhardt, and Kevin (Candace) Engelhardt; 25 great grandchildren, Shira (Brandt) and Pat Gebel, Brian Brandt, Ben and Andy Brandt, Matthew and Megan Brandt, Brandi, Luther and Amy Haberichter, Wesley, Anthony and Lexie Everman, Jenny and Kristi Metzger, Sullavan O'Hara, Tara Tiffin, Aaron Kruse, Kelsey O'Hara, Sydney and Chelsea Steil, Amber, Erin, Nicholas and Joshua Engelhardt and Elizabeth Engelhardt, and one great granddaughter, Rebekah Rabe Brandt.

Also surviving is a half brother, Melvin (Amy) Engelhardt of Mabel, MN, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Edwin Engelhardt were held Monday, May 6, 1996 at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church at Castalia. The Reverend H. W. Wolfgram officiated. Marlys Hager was the organist. Casket bearers were Stan Brandt, Brad Brandt, Bruce Everman Michael O'Hara, Paul Engelhardt and Kevin Engelhardt. Interment was in the Pleasant View Cemetery. The Schutte Funeral Home of Postville was in charge of arrangements.

In loving memory of Scott O'Hara and Grandma & Grandpa Engelhardt

I'M SPENDING CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS THIS YEAR
Author: Anonymous

I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven's stars,
Reflecting on the snow.

The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away that tear
For I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare
With the Christmas choir up here.

For I have no words to tell you
The joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description
To hear as angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart
For I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I can't tell you of the splendor
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.

I can't tell you of the splendor
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you just imagine Christmas
With our Savior, face to face?

I'll ask Him to light your spirit
As I tell Him of your love.
So then pray one for another
As you life your eyes above.

So please let your hearts be joyful
And let your spirit sing,
For I'm spending Christmas in heaven,
And I'm walking with the King.

Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Mike, Lynn, Mark, Traci, Lisa and David

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from my mother's obituary collection. Posted for genealogical purposes, contributor is not related.