Birth date: May 29, 1916 Death date: Oct 26, 2009
Mr. William R. “Bill” Engelhard, age 93, passed away early Monday morning, October 26, 2009 in Muskegon. Bill was born May 29, 1916 to William F. and Anna (Ryan) Engelhard in Paw Paw, MI, and moved to Muskegon from Kalamazoo in 19 Read Obituary
Bill will be missed greatly. We have only known him as our neighbor for a short time, but he was very kind and generous. It was a joy to see him interact with our little boy when we would stop by to visit.##imported-begin##Nick & Laura Lockwood##imported-end##
My dearest Katie: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill has been a big part of your life as well as to your Church family! Rely on the strength of God, family, and friends to get you through this difficult time.##imported-begin##Kim Brush##imported-end##
DEAR BILL ENGELHARD FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
SINCERELY, DEB TUFTS##imported-begin##deb tufts##imported-end##
Dear Katie & Family, Our sympathy in the homegoing of your loved one. Ken and Family.##imported-begin##Ken Cobb##imported-end##
Uncle Bill was loved by everyone in our family. We enjoyed being with Bill and Katie and their families. We liked to hear Bill sing. May God receive his soul in His heavenly kingdom. May God bless and give comfort to his family.
Gary (Fr. Tom)##imported-begin##Gary Begley##imported-end##
Dear Aunt Katie and the Englehard Family,
We are very sad to hear about your loss. Uncle Bill was such an interesting and wonderful person. I feel very fortunate to have known him and that I was able to visit with both Uncle Bill and Aunt Katie just a few weeks ago, September 13th, with my sons Ellis and Elliot. It was a very special visit for us. Uncle Bill looked so good, too.
I will never forget how Uncle Bill once sang, at Ann and Phil's house years ago, and how he surprised us all with his talent. He sang with such confidence. We had no idea that he had such musical talent. ( I believe that Laura still has a recording of that solo.)
He will be sadly missed along with his stories of his times spent with Grandpa Gary. Hunting, fishing and haircuts, etc.
I will always admire his kindness, values, and priorities. He set a wonderful example for all of us.
Sincerely,
Robert "Duffy" Begley##imported-begin##Robert "Duffy" Begley##imported-end##
Mary, Jim and girls, Thinking of you in this time of sadness. I know that you have many happy memories. We will keep you in our prayers.##imported-begin##Bonnie and Steve Allard##imported-end##
Katie, We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We miss seeing you both on your daily walks. Do stop by.##imported-begin##Wayne and Marlene Johnson ##imported-end##
To Katie & the Family:
I was so sorry to learn of Bill's death. As we approach All Saints & All Souls Day, I pray for that Bill may know eternal rest and peace with the saints in Christ.
He was certainly a devoted Catholic, husband and father. He was hard working and always gave his best. He had a great sense of humor and was kind and compassionate.
Be assured of my prayers and remembrance at Mass.
Eternal rest grant to him, Lord.##imported-begin##Fr. Tom Simons##imported-end##
Jim, Mary, Nicole, Kimmy Curcuru and Jerry and Kelly Ferrier -
I know words can never replace the loss each of you are feeling right now, but, please know our deepest sympathy and prayers are with each of your families during this difficult season of your life. From the stories we have heard, each of you were truly blessed to have Bill as a father / grandfather, and Heaven is a better place with him. Mary, from the stories you have shared, I can almost picture your dad in Heaven singing his favorite church songs. I pray that the comfort of Christ and the memories of a great man remain with you during this difficult time.
Love Jeremy and Rachelle##imported-begin##Jeremy and Rachelle Greene##imported-end##
