Engel, Edward

Edward “Bird” Engel, age 86, of Athens, died Thursday January 24, 2008 at Heritage Manor in Springfield.

Survived by: Two Sons : Ronald Engel of Athens

Ken Engel of Petersburg

One Brother : William Engel of Athens One Sister – Margaret “Peg” Cooke of Springfield Several Nieces & Nephews

Mr. Engel was born January 16, 1922 in Athens, the son of Edward and Anna Seipel Engel.

He was married Dorothy Marsh and she preceded him in death on January 6, 1998.

Mr. Engel was a farmer for most of his life. He was a Marine during World War II. Mr. Engel was a member of American Legion, Athens VFW Post #5302, and of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Athens.

Visitation will be held from 4 until 6:00PM on Sunday at Mott and Henning Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Athens on Monday at 10:30 A.M.

Memorials to: The Humane Farming Association P.O. Box 3577 San Rafael, CA94912-8902

Rev. Richard Becker officiating.

Burial at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.