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Melvin Lewis “Bud” Engel

Birth	:	8 Sep 1926 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	4 Sep 2018 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Description	:	Melvin Lewis Engel, 91, of Holgate, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 8, 1926 to the late Lewis and Pauline (Retcher) Engel in Defiance County. Melvin proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On June 2, 1950 he married Marilyn (Bernius) Engel, who resides in Holgate, Ohio. Melvin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Defiance, VFW #3360, and AMVETS #1991. He worked at General... Read More	Melvin Lewis Engel, 91, of Holgate, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, surrounded by his loving family at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on September 8, 1926 to the late Lewis and Pauline (Retcher) Engel in Defiance County. Melvin proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On June 2, 1950 he married Marilyn (Bernius) Engel, who resides in Holgate, Ohio. Melvin was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Defiance, VFW #3360, and AMVETS #1991. He worked at General Motors for several years, retiring in 1995. He was a sports fan, especially Ayersville and all Michigan teams. He dedicated over 30 years coaching Little League baseball and girls softball teams at Ayersville. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially spending time with his family. He was an inspiration to his children and will be remembered and missed by many. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of over 68 years, Marilyn Engel of Holgate, daughter, Becky (Tom) Sheets of Holgate, and son, Chris (Marcia) Engel of Defiance. He was a proud grandfather of Heather (Chris) Long, Stacie (Paul) Platt, Bethani Sheets, and Benji (Hilary) Sheets, 9 great-grandchildren, with a great-great-grandchild on the way. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Leola Zachrich. Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance, with an AMVETS Service at 7:00 pm. Additional visitation will be from 10-11 am on Friday morning prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Defiance, with Rev. Timothy Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery, with graveside military honors accorded by VFW #3360. Memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or CHP Defiance Hospice Center.

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Where is Melvin Lewis “Bud” Engel's memorial?
Melvin Lewis “Bud” Engel's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Melvin Lewis “Bud” Engel death?
Melvin Lewis “Bud” Engel death on 4 Sep 2018 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin Lewis “Bud” Engel's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

Family Members:

Parent

Lewis A Engel

(1898 - 1949)

Pauline M Retcher Engel

(1902 - 1996)

Spouse

Marilyn Bernius Engel

(1932 - 2021)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027