Robert W. Engel's Obituary
Mr. Robert W. Engel, age 82, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at his home. He was born October 28, 1927 in Muskegon to Frank and Cecilia (Hible) Engel. Bob graduated from Muskegon Hts. High School in 1946 and served in the U.S. Army in Korea during WWII. He was employed as a Truck Driver for Holland Motor Express for over 30 years until his retirement in 1987 and served as union steward of the local Teamsters Union during those years. He was a member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, and a former member of the Catholic War Vets, Vikings and the Muskegon Hts. Eagles. He was a great father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family and also, enjoyed bowling and polka dancing He married the former Rose Puskarits in Muskegon Hts. on November 6, 1948. She survives him, along with 2 sons, Robert S. (Jackie) Engel and Dr. Michael A. (Susan E.) Engel both of Norton Shores; 1 daughter, Annemarie (David M.) Welbes of Muskegon; 5 grandchildren, Michelle (Jeffery) Godfrey, Rebecca Welbes, Andrew, Erica and Jeffrey Engel; 2 great-grandchildren, Carter and Olivia Godfrey. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 4 sisters. A MEMORIAL MASS will be held Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church. VISITATION will be Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. (231) 798-1100. He will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery. MEMORIAL contributions may be made to St. Francis deSales Catholic Church or the Muskegon Catholic Education Foundation, Inc.
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