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John Engelbrecht Obituary
Ronnie was known as "The Kid" when he played on the 1954 Rockport Basketball Sectional Championship team.
He worked at Standard Oil Company for many years. He was an avid reader and enjoyed Shakespeare. He loved history especially the World War II era. Ronnie was also the primary caregiver to his mother in her later years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl J. Engelbrecht, in 1970, and mother, Helen Engelbrecht, in 2001.
Ronnie is survived by his son, John R. Engelbrecht Jr.; son, Jeff A. Engelbrecht and wife, Krissi; son, Jason A. Engelbrecht and wife, Carrie Ann; grandchildren, Aidan, Tanner, and Emma Engelbrecht, all of Evansville; brother, Robert A. Engelbrecht and wife, Christine, of Cary, N.C.; nieces, Sarah Counts and Katie Engelbrecht; great-niece, Natalie Counts; great-nephew, Griffin Counts; mother of children and friend, Carol A. Engelbrecht-Lentz of Evansville.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. Randy Anderson. Friends may visit Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baseball Program, 5400 First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.
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Vera Lou (Stuteville) Anderson
August 30, 2008
O.K. and I were so sorry to learn of the passing of my cousin, Ronnie. We were unable to attend his memorial service due to our health. Coming from a small family we were extra close as cousins. I'm a few years older, saw him grow up, and babysat Ronnie and Bob a time or two when they were just little boys. What a corker he was! We stayed in touch over the years, and he will be missed.
Larry and Janie Spurlock
August 27, 2008
I was glad to see Ronnie at the class reunion in Spring 2003. Remember fondly our childhood friendship and the neighborhood we grew up in. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Larry and Janie Spurlock
August 27, 2008
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We have been so wonderfully blessed by the outpouring of support and love at this difficult time. God Bless - John and Jason Engelbrecht
dwan redding
August 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lara Barton
August 27, 2008
I have fond memories of both Ronnie and Helen they were both clients at my salon. My little puppy loved Ronnie too!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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