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Alphonse Engelman Obituary
Alphonse E. Engelman, 73, of Macungie and formerly of Altoona, died July 27, 2007 in Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia. He was the husband of Irene T. (Maier) Engelman. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary on June 11, 2007. Born in Altoona, he was the son of the late Alphonse S. and Mary (Huber) Engelman. He was a graduate of the University of Detroit. He was the owner and CEO of Engelman Construction, Inc. and Bethlehem Precast, Inc. retiring in 1999. He was a Professional Engineer in Pa. and Wisconsin. He was a member and past president of the American Society of Concrete Contractors, Fellow of the American Concrete Institute, where he was a Roger Corbetta award winner, Past President of the Tilt Up Concrete Association, member of the National Precast Concrete Association, member of the National Redi-Mix Concrete Association, member of the PA Concrete Promotion Council, member of the Construction Specifications Institute, Member of the American Society of Highway Engineers, Past President and life member of the Emmaus Optimist Club. He coached youth sports in the Emmaus area for many years and was an avid hunter and member of the NRA. He was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church, Emmaus. Survivors: He will be truly missed by Wife Irene; sons, Thomas E. Engelman and wife Linda of Allentown, Joseph G. Engelman of Emmaus, Robert M. Engelman and wife Schelly of Macungie, and James D. Engelman and wife Lisa of Emmaus; daughters, Kathleen wife of John Scapellati of Allentown and Mary L., wife of Christopher Eastland of Zionsville; sister, Elizabeth Jean Ream of Levittown; grandchildren, Jason, Sara, Ryan, Megan, Benjamin, Taylor, Nicholas, Cody, Ashley, and Hunter; nieces and nephews. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 10 a.m. in St. Anns Catholic Church, 415 South 6th Street, Emmaus. Friends may call Tuesday, July 31, 2007 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Horace W. Schantz Funeral Home Inc., 250 Main Street, Emmaus, Pa. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Anns Catholic Church, 415 South 6th Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.
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Jason Danweber
August 22, 2007
Dear Robert and family,
We are sad for your loss. It's hard for neighbors as ourselves to find the right words at this time but know that all your friends are there to encourage and help pull you through.
Colleen (Feeney) Delmont
August 21, 2007
Engelman Family,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers!
Dale Smith
August 11, 2007
Irene and Family
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family on your loss. We pass your place often and think of you even though it's been a long time since our Newcomer's activities. Peace be with you.
Marge & Dale Smith
Mary Lou and Jim Bransfield
August 6, 2007
Dear Tom, We are very sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was a great man and even a greater role model for you. Please know that our prayers and condolences go to you and your family.
Jim Wakely
August 2, 2007
Dear Joe,
Please accept our sincere condolances on the passing of your Dad. He was a great businessman and we always appreciated the building relationship both our companies enjoyed. Even in this time of grieveing I am sure you are very proud to have had Al as your Dad. I know he was so proud of you and your brothers and sisters. Our best to you Joe.
August 2, 2007
Deepest sympathy to the Engelman family....Mr. Engelman was one of my first mentors when becoming a part of the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). For more than 10 years he would assist me at national shows to sponsor new members in one of his favorite organizations. He will be sorely missed by associates in the precast industry throughout the world. In HIS care,
Brenda C. Ibitz, NPCA
Donna & Al Hunger
August 2, 2007
Irene &family
Al & I were so sorry to hear of your loss. His sheepish smile always made me think that he was up to something (as he usually was!). He will be missed and rememberd by MANY more than you know. Love & hugs to you all.
Anna Mae and Merritt Reimert
August 1, 2007
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David & Annmarie Faust
July 31, 2007
Our deepiest sympathy goes out to the Engelman family. Al was a great man. I will always remember him as a great listener, before he would say something. I enjoyed working for Al and his family. After retiring from the military Al and the Engelman family provided opportunities for me and my family that we otherwise may not have had. Thank you, God Bless
Jim and Bobbi Wagner
July 31, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. The Engelman family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom Coniglio
July 31, 2007
Prayers of sympathy from all of the Spillman associates to your family.
Mikey Kline
July 30, 2007
Engelman Family and Friends,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Mikey and Kate Kline
Sharon Saylor
July 30, 2007
Mr. Engelman was a truly great employer and I will miss him terribly. I will especially miss his late afternoon Sharon we have this ballot and that to do. My heartfelt sympathy goes to all of the Engelmans'. I will keep you in my thoughts.
Ellen (Smith) Full
July 29, 2007
I remember Al from the old days at Allentown Cement. He was a happy, friendly man with a joyful sense of humor. He was devoted to his family and I know they are heartbroken to lose this wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Irene, I am so sorry for your loss.
Christine Bartholomew
July 29, 2007
To the family, friends, employee's, and business associates of Al Engelman. Please accept my deepest sympathy, and know that you are in my thoughts.
The Bowes Family
July 29, 2007
We are so sorry to hear about the lose of Al. He was a great guy to be around. We will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers at this hard time.
Rocky Geans
July 29, 2007
I will always remember Al as a firm but fair businessman, able to maintain his convictions in the face of opposition. Working with Al on American Society for Concrete Contractors helped me grow in areas where I was weak. I always respected Al and I will miss him at our functions. My heart goes out to all the family of Al. I just lost my mother 3 weeks ago today and know the grieving that I went through was difficult for me and must be for you too. Peace and Blessing
SANDI NAUGHTON
July 29, 2007
MY LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. AL WAS A VERY KIND,AND SINCER PERSON.
LOVE SANDI AND RICH NAUGHTON
Rick & Deb Frack
July 29, 2007
Al was a great boss, leader and friend and the things I learned from him will help me the rest of my life and he will truley be missed.
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