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Bennett Lee "Ben" Engel

Bennett Engel Obituary

Beloved husband, father and son, BENNETT "BEN" LEE ENGEL of Friendswood, Texas passed away November 10, 2002 at the age of 57. He was born in Rosebud, Texas on December 15, 1944, the son of John Engel and the late Violet Morris Engel. Ben graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor Degree in Business and went on to receive a degree in accounting from the University of Houston. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. During his career, Ben worked as an accountant. He is survived by his wife, Karen Engel of Friendswood, Texas; his daughter Melissa Engel and her fiancé, Greg Pugh of Pearland, Texas; his son, Matthew Engel of Dallas, Texas; his father, John Engel of Rosebud, Texas; sister Beverly Engel of Dallas, Texas and two brothers, James Engel and wife, Mary of Waxahachie, Texas and Darrell Engel and wife, Annette of Rosebud, Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation, Tuesday, November 12, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home in Friendswood, Texas. Graveside Services and burial will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 14, 2002 at Phillips Cemetery in Travis, Texas.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 12, 2002.

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Carla DiBerardino

November 27, 2002

Melissa,

I'm sorry to hear about your father. Your family will be in our prayers for the holidays.

Kacey, Karley, Judy, T.C., Marshall and Mitchell Childress

November 13, 2002

Melissa and family,

Stay strong through this difficult time and know that you have people around you that will be here for you. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Claire Reynolds

November 13, 2002

Mel,



I love you with all my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything I can do, you know I am here for you.



With Deepest Sympathy,



Claire

Heather Van Dine

November 12, 2002

Melissa,

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if we can do anything for you.

Emily Webb

November 12, 2002

Melissa - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Kirstin Leeper

November 12, 2002

Mel,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray for your strength to get through this difficult time. I know we don't talk much but if you ever need anything I'm here.

Terry Wheeler

November 12, 2002

You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through these difficult days grieving the loss of your dad. We pray that you will find peace and comfort through family and friends.

David Zinke

November 12, 2002

Melissa & family,

My thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of need.

Kristi, Chris, & Sydney Robinson

November 12, 2002

Mel,

We are so sorry of your loss. I will always love my Uncle Ben and my favorite cousin ( HA HA). You are in our prayers.



Love you

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