Fallon, California
1933 - 2018
ROBERT ALLEN ENGEL
1933 - 2018
ROBERT ALLEN ENGEL, age 84 passed away on March 5, 2018 in Fallon, Nevada. He was born October 11, 1933 in Atascadero, CA. Bob served 2 years in the Army and went on to be a professional baseball umpire with the National League from 1965 to 1990. He worked 3 World Series and 4 All Star Games. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Patricia (Plannette) Engel; daughter Lisa Owens and son, Lance Engel; grandchildren, Amanda Owens and Gunther Engel. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Ryan Dobbs and his Brother Richard.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:15 pm at the Bakersfield National Cemetery in Bakersfield, CA.Arrangements are with Smith Family Funeral Home in Fallon, NV (775) 423-2255.
Hi Pat,
Read about Bob's passing today and very sorry about the news. I enjoyed working with Bob for several years in the National League. We met during spring training in 1964 during my first year in the PCL. Bob was an excellent umpire in all phases of the game and will be missed by all who knew him. Keep well and be forever blessed.
Jerry Dale
Jerry Dale
November 27, 2018 | Hermanus, South Africa
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SHIRLEY Rennert
June 12, 2018 | Elkton, FL
Pat
Just heard about the passing of Bob.
My thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time..
Bob was a Great Guy and I truly enjoyed every minute I spent with him during Spring Training over the many years.
Dave Phillips
Major League Umpire
Dave Phillips
April 17, 2018 | Weldon Spring, MO
please accept my sympathy for your loss. I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing. sincerely, Joy Harvey
Joy Harvey
March 14, 2018 | Springville, CA
I was saddened when I received the news that Bob had left us. He was a good man, who will never be forgotten. He had a larger than life presence, tempered with a sense of humor and a soft, caring heart.
Bob and his family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
I will miss him very much.
II Tim 4:7
Dave Day
David Day
March 14, 2018 | Bakersfield, CA
Pat & Family, I was very sad to hear of your loss. Bob was a good friend and I will always remember the good times we had together.
Nyle Monday
March 11, 2018 | Campbell, CA
Pat, Lisa, Lance your patriarch made me proud of myself growing up in Bakersfield. He made it to the top and stayed there. May God bless him!!!
Randy Ariey
March 10, 2018 | Bakersfield, CA
Dear Pat,
I am very sad to learn of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful radio partner and friend to me.
Cindy Huge-Andrews
KBID 1350 AM
March 10, 2018
