Turk (L.K.) Engle was born on December 29, 1917 in Springview, NE and passed away peacefully on Oct 29, 2013 at Brown County Hospital at the age of 95 years and 10 months. He was raised by his father Sol and stepmother Alice Engle. Turk was the third of four sons. He lived in Springview, NE. until he met and married his wife of 73 years, Hazel Westover on Oct 26,1940. To this union five children were born.
Turk served three years of WWII in the European Theater under General Patton. He was a truck driver and equipment operator until he retired and returned to Ainsworth. He remained involved in driving trucks until he turned 80 Years old. Turk's life memberships include Elk B.P.O.E. lodge 1790 and American Legion #79. He was a Brown County Volunteer Fireman throughout the 1950's.
Two children preceded him in death: his son Floyd (Buddy) Engle and daughter Janece Engle Painovich: his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife Hazel, of Ainsworth: son,Frank (Barbara) Engle of Wheatland, WY: daughter Charylene (Bruce)Cleveland of Rupert ID, daughter Cheryl(Jim)Fellenberg of Wasilla, AK: daughter-in-law, Madonna(Clifford)Taylor of Unionville,VA:two sisters-in-law, Ramona Piper of Kaysville, UT, and Sharon Westover of Ashland, NE; nine grand children, two step grand children, ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Venita Hagerman of Ainsworth.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. with Pastor Neva Murphy officiating. Special music was offered by Joe McBride, with song selections of "A Love Without End" and "Master's Bouquet" Pallbearers were Donald Moody, Brad Moody, Ken Keim,Bob Maxwell, Bill Haskell,Vince Cleveland, Frank Engle Jr. and Lonnie Engle-Flesher. Honorary Bearers were all of Turk's other friends. Organizational Rites were given by B.P.O.E Eks Lodge #1790 and Military Honor's were presented at Ainsworth Cemetery by the Ainsworth American Legion Post #79. Memorials were suggested to the American Legion Post #79 American Legion Avenue of Flags Project, the Ainsworth Senior Center or to the donor's choice.
Turk served three years of WWII in the European Theater under General Patton. He was a truck driver and equipment operator until he retired and returned to Ainsworth. He remained involved in driving trucks until he turned 80 Years old. Turk's life memberships include Elk B.P.O.E. lodge 1790 and American Legion #79. He was a Brown County Volunteer Fireman throughout the 1950's.
Two children preceded him in death: his son Floyd (Buddy) Engle and daughter Janece Engle Painovich: his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife Hazel, of Ainsworth: son,Frank (Barbara) Engle of Wheatland, WY: daughter Charylene (Bruce)Cleveland of Rupert ID, daughter Cheryl(Jim)Fellenberg of Wasilla, AK: daughter-in-law, Madonna(Clifford)Taylor of Unionville,VA:two sisters-in-law, Ramona Piper of Kaysville, UT, and Sharon Westover of Ashland, NE; nine grand children, two step grand children, ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Venita Hagerman of Ainsworth.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. with Pastor Neva Murphy officiating. Special music was offered by Joe McBride, with song selections of "A Love Without End" and "Master's Bouquet" Pallbearers were Donald Moody, Brad Moody, Ken Keim,Bob Maxwell, Bill Haskell,Vince Cleveland, Frank Engle Jr. and Lonnie Engle-Flesher. Honorary Bearers were all of Turk's other friends. Organizational Rites were given by B.P.O.E Eks Lodge #1790 and Military Honor's were presented at Ainsworth Cemetery by the Ainsworth American Legion Post #79. Memorials were suggested to the American Legion Post #79 American Legion Avenue of Flags Project, the Ainsworth Senior Center or to the donor's choice.
Turk (L.K.) Engle was born on December 29, 1917 in Springview, NE and passed away peacefully on Oct 29, 2013 at Brown County Hospital at the age of 95 years and 10 months. He was raised by his father Sol and stepmother Alice Engle. Turk was the third of four sons. He lived in Springview, NE. until he met and married his wife of 73 years, Hazel Westover on Oct 26,1940. To this union five children were born.
Turk served three years of WWII in the European Theater under General Patton. He was a truck driver and equipment operator until he retired and returned to Ainsworth. He remained involved in driving trucks until he turned 80 Years old. Turk's life memberships include Elk B.P.O.E. lodge 1790 and American Legion #79. He was a Brown County Volunteer Fireman throughout the 1950's.
Two children preceded him in death: his son Floyd (Buddy) Engle and daughter Janece Engle Painovich: his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife Hazel, of Ainsworth: son,Frank (Barbara) Engle of Wheatland, WY: daughter Charylene (Bruce)Cleveland of Rupert ID, daughter Cheryl(Jim)Fellenberg of Wasilla, AK: daughter-in-law, Madonna(Clifford)Taylor of Unionville,VA:two sisters-in-law, Ramona Piper of Kaysville, UT, and Sharon Westover of Ashland, NE; nine grand children, two step grand children, ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Venita Hagerman of Ainsworth.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. with Pastor Neva Murphy officiating. Special music was offered by Joe McBride, with song selections of "A Love Without End" and "Master's Bouquet" Pallbearers were Donald Moody, Brad Moody, Ken Keim,Bob Maxwell, Bill Haskell,Vince Cleveland, Frank Engle Jr. and Lonnie Engle-Flesher. Honorary Bearers were all of Turk's other friends. Organizational Rites were given by B.P.O.E Eks Lodge #1790 and Military Honor's were presented at Ainsworth Cemetery by the Ainsworth American Legion Post #79. Memorials were suggested to the American Legion Post #79 American Legion Avenue of Flags Project, the Ainsworth Senior Center or to the donor's choice.
Turk served three years of WWII in the European Theater under General Patton. He was a truck driver and equipment operator until he retired and returned to Ainsworth. He remained involved in driving trucks until he turned 80 Years old. Turk's life memberships include Elk B.P.O.E. lodge 1790 and American Legion #79. He was a Brown County Volunteer Fireman throughout the 1950's.
Two children preceded him in death: his son Floyd (Buddy) Engle and daughter Janece Engle Painovich: his parents and three brothers. He is survived by his wife Hazel, of Ainsworth: son,Frank (Barbara) Engle of Wheatland, WY: daughter Charylene (Bruce)Cleveland of Rupert ID, daughter Cheryl(Jim)Fellenberg of Wasilla, AK: daughter-in-law, Madonna(Clifford)Taylor of Unionville,VA:two sisters-in-law, Ramona Piper of Kaysville, UT, and Sharon Westover of Ashland, NE; nine grand children, two step grand children, ten great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Venita Hagerman of Ainsworth.
Funeral services were held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. with Pastor Neva Murphy officiating. Special music was offered by Joe McBride, with song selections of "A Love Without End" and "Master's Bouquet" Pallbearers were Donald Moody, Brad Moody, Ken Keim,Bob Maxwell, Bill Haskell,Vince Cleveland, Frank Engle Jr. and Lonnie Engle-Flesher. Honorary Bearers were all of Turk's other friends. Organizational Rites were given by B.P.O.E Eks Lodge #1790 and Military Honor's were presented at Ainsworth Cemetery by the Ainsworth American Legion Post #79. Memorials were suggested to the American Legion Post #79 American Legion Avenue of Flags Project, the Ainsworth Senior Center or to the donor's choice.
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