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William Engelking Obituary

Engelking, William T. (Bill)
90, of Chandler, AZ passed away Mar. 22, 2013. Born Dec. 4, 1922 in Sheboygan, WI, Bill was a life-long aviator. He served with the Army Air Corps during World War II, and for many years, he was a captain and pilot for Republic Airlines. He loved model airplanes and experimenting with alternative sources of power. Bill raised his family in Edina, MN, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie (Slocum) Engelking. Bill is survived by wife, Betty (Elizabeth) Engelking; children: Kathy Clock (Tom), Ted Engelking, and Steve Engelking (Betsy); grandsons: Travis Clock, Cody Clock, Bill Engelking, Rob Engelking; and great-grandson: Cody James Clock. Services in Bill's honor were held Sat., Mar. 23, at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Chandler. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 24, 2013.

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David & Betty DeBace

April 2, 2013

Betty we are so sorry to hear the sad news. All our best. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Hal Picquet

April 2, 2013

What a friend to have personally but as a fine pilot to work with in Flight Control.I remember William T. when he came on board. Happy soaring in heaven, God bless..

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