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He was predeceased by his wife Elsa, and is survived by his six children, Alexandra, Ellen, Karen, Eric, Lisbet and Ingrid and eleven grandchildren.
John graduated from the Stevens Institute of Technology with a degree in mechanical engineering and later studied aeronautical engineering at the California Institute of Technology. During WWII he served in the navy and received two commendations as chief engineering officer of aviation repair in Guadalcanal.
After the war, he continued to work in the machine tool industry and in 1956, together with his father, purchased O.S. Walker Company, manufacturer of magnetic chucks in Worcester, MA. and which, under his direction, later became Walker Magnetics Group, a worldwide leader in industrial magnets and instrumentation.
As a passionate innovator, John holds six international patents and extended his interests to amateur radio, electronic instrumentation and catamaran sailboat design.
John actively served on numerous boards including the past Guaranty Bank of Worcester, L.S. Starrett Co of Athol, MA, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and Reflectone Inc.of Tampa Florida. He was also a dedicated trustee of Central New England College in Worcester.
John's enthusiasm and zest for life and innovation will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, 370 Main Street, suite 650, Worcester,MA 01608 for the John N. Engelsted (Walker Magnetics Group) Fund" (for female students pursuing engineering degrees).
A celebration of John's life will be held in Worcester, MA at a date yet to be determined.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy (St. Marie) Rafferty
August 5, 2008
My condolences to the children of
John Engelsted.
I worked at O. S. Walker back in the
late 1960's and early 70's. John was
a friend to all of us. He always rolled
up his sleeves after coming in the office and went down to the shop to
say "Good Morning" to everyone. He
remembered the families and gave that friendly smile and pat on the back. O. S. Walker was the place to work and John treated all of us with respect. I will always remember
my days there and all the wonderful
people. John will be missed. I will
remember him in my prayers.
My two other sisters also worked there, Toni and Bernie.
raymond brodeur
August 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Toni Hebert
August 3, 2008
To the family of Mr. Engelsted,
I wish to extend my condolences to you on the loss of your father.
I worked at O. S. Walker from 1969-1977. Your father was a gentle, kind businessman with an infectious smile. He looked at all of us as very important in the life of the company - no matter what our position was.
I will remember him fondly.
May God bless you all in the loss of your Father.
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