Name: Visitation for Frederick Engler
Start: 2018-11-30T21:30:00.000Z
End: 2018-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions - Kettering Chapel

ENGLER, Frederick E. Age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Frederick was born in Cincinnati on April 2, 1928 to the late Frederick Karl & Magdalen (Seibert) Engler. He was preceded in death by his son, Frederick R. Engler and sister, Rose Ann Engler. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lois; children, Marian, Theresa, Michael (Diane) and Gregory (Denise); sisters, Mary Eleanor Gustin and Marguerite Cowens; sister-in-law, Janet (Tom) Achor; grandchildren, Olivia, Gregory Jr. and Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fred attended St. Williams Grade School, graduated from Elder H.S. (1946), attended the University of Kentucky-playing football under Bear Bryant, and graduated from Xavier University (1956) with a bachelor's degree in political science. He served in the U.S. Marines as S.Sgt during WWII, was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict with an honorable discharge. Fred served as Athletic Director, football & baseball coach at St. Albert the Great for over 25 years claiming numerous city & league championships. He coached thousands of student athletes over the years setting the foundation for their college and professional careers. He was a member of the Dayton Agonis Club, coached football at Alter H.S. and was inducted into their Knights of Gold Hall of Fame, as well as the Dayton Area Baseball Hall of Fame for his coaching and for serving as the DABC Commissioner. Fred was employed with Top Value, St. Regis Paper Company, Schering-Plough and United Color Press as a Vice President of Finance. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 4:30-7:00 pm at Newcomer South Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Albert the Great, 3033 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429. Fred will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. To send a special message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2018.

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for Frederick Engler

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November 30, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kevin Eckley

November 29, 2018

Very seldom in our lives do we come across a person that we look up to and respect for the type of person they are. I was fortunate to have that person be my Baseball, Basketball, and football, coach during my most important formative years. 1967-1971. Fred was so dedicated and committed to making us the best we could be. He had a way of bringing out the best in each player in a positive way. Even if you weren't the best player on the team. He taught us to all work together for the common good of the team. He spent so many hours drawing up plays for us{I still have the play book} and even back then scouted out our opponent to better our chances of victory. He built such a team spirit that I felt closer to many of my teammates than my own family. His house was always open to any player and often my second home. Fred and Lois fed me and treated me as one of their own. They are both very generous and giving people.
I think its safe to say my sports career peaked in the 8th grade. It all climaxed when I was able to play at River Front Stadium in Cinn. at the first Pop Warner Super youth bowl in 1971. All because of Mr. Fred Engler and the love of the kids he was coaching. He's given me so many fantastic memories in some of the best years of my life. He is a true legend I am forever grateful to the Englers .I picture you and Woody Hays together Fred.

Kevin Eckley

November 28, 2018

Very seldom in our lives do we come across a person that we look up to and respect for the type of person they are. I was fortunate to have that person be my Baseball, Basketball, and football coach during my most important formative years.1967-1971. He was so dedicated and committed as a coach I often wondered how he did all he did and still have time to work a job. He gave up every evening and every weekend to make our teem and experience the best it could possibly be. He didn't like to loose, and had a way of bringing out the best in each player in a positive way, even if you were not the best on the team. He also taught us to all work together for the common good of the team. He spent so many hours drawing up plays for us and even back then scouting out our opponent to better our chances of victory.
He built such a team spirit that I felt closer to many of my teammates than my own family. His house was always open to any player and often it was my second home. Fred and Lois fed me and treated me as one of their own. They are both very generous and giving people.
I think it's safe to say I peeked in 8th grade in my sports career. And it all climaxed when I was able to play at Riverfront Stadium in Cinn. at the first Pop Warner Super youth Bowl in 1971.All because of Mr. Engler and the love of the kids he was coaching . He's given me so many fantastic memories, and some of the best years of my life. I'm forever greatful he's a true legend and will be greatly missed.I am forever greatful to the Englers.

November 27, 2018

May God give your family comfort during your time of sorrow.

November 25, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. " He will make you firm, He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

November 23, 2018

Sorry to hear of Fred's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

November 23, 2018

My Sincere Condolences To The Family.

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