Mount Pleasant – Charles Richard Engel, age 84, passed away peacefully at Ascension-All Saints Hospital on Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Charles was born in Racine on April 22, 1933 to Allan and Myrtle (nee: Klaske) Engel. On September 10, 1960 in St. John's Lutheran Church, he was united in marriage with Marilyn Ann (nee: Kling). Charles served our country with the United States Army. He was employed by American Motors / Chrysler, retiring in 1985. When he wasn't working, Charles enjoyed fishing.

Surviving are his loving wife of over 57 years, Marilyn Engel; their children, Cynthia (Tony) Burchyett, Lisa Watson, Randy Engel and Scott Engel; grandchildren, Jacob & Emily Burchyett, and Marrissa (Nathan) Drapella; great-grandchildren, Roman & Marilyn Drapella; four sisters, three brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and four sisters, Charles was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Robert Watson.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Rev. Susan M. Bowen officiating. Private inurnment will take place in Forest Hill Memorial Park – Oak Creek. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm.

Service Details

Memorial Service: Friday, November 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Visitation: Friday in the funeral home from 2:00 – 3:00 pm