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Raymond Peter “Corky” Engel

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Birth	:	19 Dec 1934 South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Jul 2014 Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery, South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4552994, -96.4503021
Description	:	Raymond "Cork" Peter Engel, 79 December 19, 1934 ~ July 12, 2014 Raymond was born December 19, 1934 in South Sioux City, NE, to John and Catherine "Katie" (Heenen) Engel. He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1953. He excelled in football, basketball and track for the Cardinals. He was a Private 1st Class in the U.S. Army and was based in Germany for two years. He was a member of the military police and star football player in the U.S. military league. Raymond attended the University of... Read More	Raymond "Cork" Peter Engel, 79 December 19, 1934 ~ July 12, 2014 Raymond was born December 19, 1934 in South Sioux City, NE, to John and Catherine "Katie" (Heenen) Engel. He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1953. He excelled in football, basketball and track for the Cardinals. He was a Private 1st Class in the U.S. Army and was based in Germany for two years. He was a member of the military police and star football player in the U.S. military league. Raymond attended the University of Nebraska where he studied business administration. He played college football on a full grant-in-aid scholarship. In one year at UNL he ran more yards than the rest of the team put together. He temporarily held the receiving record for the University of Nebraska and belonged to Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He married Mary Lou, and they were blessed with five sons. Raymond bought, sold and transported spring wheat to and from domestic and foreign companies. During one year in late 1990's, 90% of the spring wheat grown in America crossed his desk. He was the first grain trader to sell spring wheat to Russia and sold wheat globally, including to countries in East Africa. He traveled to Saudi Arabia and showed the Saudis how to build grain elevators. He began his career at entry-level (sweeping the grain elevator floors) and rose to Vice President (VP) . He became VP and General Manager (GM) of Northern Grain. He was a legend among and mentor to his peers. He retired from Con Agra in 1999. Raymond spent time traveling with his sons; in 1991 he and Keith traveled to Islamadora, FL (an island in the Keys). They went deep-sea fishing and together caught a 6-foot white tipped shark weighing 200 pounds. In 2000 he traveled to Germany with Clay and Vince. They visited old Army bases and Mozart's birthplace. They also attended a memorable concert by the Strasbourg Quartet. In 2000 he traveled to Atlanta, GA with all five sons, where they did aerial combat in T-34 training fighter planes (Dad won). 2005 found him in Europe (Switzerland, Italy, and Spain) with Robin. They were hosted by European trading partners. He also traveled to Ireland with Vince and Robin (separately and together). He coached hockey and baseball in Osseo's community leagues and was known for his generosity to his community and church. He had a great love for learning, which continued in retirement, when he learned to fly a plane and took piano lessons. He was a proud owner of two 1967 Lincoln Continental convertibles. Corky was positive, always smiling, and loved to entertain family and friends at home. He was also athletic, funny, charismatic, caring, gracious, kind, intelligent and curious. He was a very handsome, simple, humble, unassuming and caring man, never bragging about his accomplishments. Raymond "Corky" P. Engel, 79, of Osseo, MN, formerly of South Sioux City, NE passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Rogers, MN. Left to honor his memory are his beloved wife, Mary Lou; sons, Keith (Lisa), Vince, Clayton, Troy and Robin (Samina); six grandchildren (Aaron, Kylie, Tory, Gunner, Holland and Ronan); brothers, Pat (Dee) and Bill; and nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anna Marie; brothers, Jack, Chuck, Vince and Jerry. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, July 21, 2014 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in South Sioux City, NE with Father David Smith, SJ officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery with military rites conducted by the South Sioux City American Legion.The family asks that memorials in Corky's name be directed to the Struthers Parkinsons Center, c/o Park Nicollet Foundation, 6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Obituary courtesy of Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteers in SigEp Patriots Project (#47716273) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Raymond Peter “Corky” Engel's memorial is located at: Saint Michaels Calvary Cemetery, South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA.
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Raymond Peter “Corky” Engel death on 12 Jul 2014 in Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 42.4552994
Longitude: -96.4503021

Family Members:

Parent

John Edward Engel

(1898 - 1988)

Catherine Mary “Katie” Heenen Engel

(1895 - 1983)

Spouse

Mary Lou Hinken Engel

(1941 - 2021)

Siblings

John Peter “Jack” Engel

(1921 - 1985)

Harold Charles “Chuck” Engel

(1927 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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South Sioux City, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4552994, -96.4503021

2. Chief War Eagle Memorial
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Coordinate: 42.4939003, -96.4543991

3. Roost Cemetery
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4. Dakota City Cemetery
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6. Charles Floyd Monument
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Coordinate: 42.4579500, -96.3756500

8. Saint Thomas Episcopal Church Columbarium
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9. Carmelite Monastery
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Coordinate: 42.5205994, -96.4424973

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12. Mount Sinai Cemetery
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13. Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4956017, -96.3685989

14. Independent Farane Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4552600, -96.3500170

15. Graceland Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4589005, -96.3486023

16. Woodbury Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4083800, -96.3570480

17. Logan Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377693, -96.4304810

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Jackson, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4706001, -96.5658035

19. Memorial Park Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4528008, -96.3261032

20. United Church of Christ Cemetery
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5491900, -96.4041300

21. First Congregational Church of Christ Memorial Ga
Sioux City, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5492800, -96.4035900

22. McCook Cemetery
North Sioux City, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5538460, -96.4886070

23. Taylor Cemetery
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3643990, -96.5205994

24. Taylor Family Plot
Homer, Dakota County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3627500, -96.5198000