Henry Engen

Henry Engen, 74, well-known Paso Robles and Atascadero community member, entered into rest after a courageous eight year battle with Alzheimer''s Disease Sunday, July 19, 2009, in Templeton. Henry was born in Detroit, Mich., in 1934 to Norwegian immigrant parents, John and Inger Engen. He graduated with honors from Cooley High School in Detroit, then spent a short time in the U.S. Army. He was a cerebral person who enjoyed educating himself on both current and past history. He attended Michigan State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laud having earned his bachelor''s degree in Urban Planning. Henry''s well forecasted and planned communities span from Michigan to Arizona and California. He contributed to the groundwork for many communities'' general and master plans, providing a solid base for planned sustainable growth for future generations. Henry was also a lecturer at Cal Poly in the School of Architecture and Environmental Design. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling with his wife, Sandra. They were fortunate enough to travel to both European and domestic destinations. Henry was active in the Democratic Party and liked a lively debate. He had run for Atascadero City Council after retiring as Community Development Director to try and remain engaged in the city''s future. He was an active community member contributing to the Atascadero Historical Society, the United Way, Loaves and Fishes, Rotary Club and many other organizations. Henry will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Sandra J. Engen; two daughters Leslie (John) Hite of Templeton and Alison Engen of Atascadero; and grandchildren Rebecca and Peter Hite. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home, 1703 Spring St. in Paso Robles. Donations may be made in his name to the EOC Adult Care Alzheimer''s program. Kuehl-Nicolay Funerals 238-4383 Paso Robles