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Bennett Lee “Benny” Engel

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Birth	:	27 Dec 1946 Wayne, Wayne County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Dec 2021 Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Beaver Crossing Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7820670, -97.2820720
Description	:	It was Benny's wishes that there would be no service, however, a visitation for Benny will be Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church from 2:00-8:00 p.m. where family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bennett "Benny" Lee Engel was born December 27, 1946, in Wayne, Nebraska to Bennett and Frances (Johnston) Engel, and passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home near Beaver Crossing at the age 75. As a young boy, Benny and his family moved to Beaver Crossing where he attended Beaver... Read More	It was Benny's wishes that there would be no service, however, a visitation for Benny will be Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church from 2:00-8:00 p.m. where family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bennett "Benny" Lee Engel was born December 27, 1946, in Wayne, Nebraska to Bennett and Frances (Johnston) Engel, and passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home near Beaver Crossing at the age 75. As a young boy, Benny and his family moved to Beaver Crossing where he attended Beaver Crossing Public School and was a 1965 graduate. He was employed with Hughes Bros in Seward and later with the Farmers' Cooperative of Beaver Crossing until his retirement in 1987. Benny later farmed with his father for a period of time. He was united in marriage Laurel Stutzman in 1966 and to this union two sons, Scott and Shawn were born. Benny bartended part-time at the Lloyd's Beaver Lounge and at the American Legion. He married Marilyn Law in 1976 and together resided in Beaver Crossing. Benny worked for Phil Miiller east of Beaver Crossing and other farmers who needed a helping hand. Benny was always willing to help other people and rarely said no. He was the sextant and held the records for the Beaver Crossing Cemetery for many years. He was blessed to find Nance Percival and on February 27, 2002, they were married in Seward and a daughter, Meggan, joined the family. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion of Beaver Crossing. Benny enjoyed gardening, tending to his farm animals, feeding his birds, his outdoor fishpond and taking great pride with his yard. Benny's personality was infectious and made people around him feel welcome, he was a loving and thoughtful man and had a great sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Beth Engel, former wife, Marilyn, grandson, Jordan Czajkowski, a granddaughter, Alex Weber, and a sister-in-law, Norma Jean Menke.

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Where is Bennett Lee “Benny” Engel's memorial?
Bennett Lee “Benny” Engel's memorial is located at: Beaver Crossing Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA.
When did Bennett Lee “Benny” Engel death?
Bennett Lee “Benny” Engel death on 31 Dec 2021 in Beaver Crossing, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7820670
Longitude: -97.2820720

Family Members:

Parent

Bennett E. “Ben” Engel

(1919 - 2001)

Frances Johnston Engel

(1923 - 2007)

Spouse

Marilyn Bouwens Engel

(1935 - 2000)

Siblings

Mary Beth Engel

(1950 - 1968)

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