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Frederik Engel Obituary
He was born May 25, 1953 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, the son of the Johanna Engel TaBorg and the late Heinz Engel. Fred was the former executive director of SLI Lighting in Mullins, and was the owner of his own consulting firm.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Carman Engel of Myrtle Beach; his mother, Johanna of The Netherlands, three sons, David (January) Haycraft of Hardinsburg, Ky., and Rik Engel and Peter Engel, both of Eindhoven, The Netherlands; three daughters, Holly Pate of Stephensport, Ky., Samantha (Kyle) Bennett of Irvington, Ky., and Nikki (Vachel) Hinton of Falls of Rough, Ky.; his eight grandchildren, Joshua, Mason, Austin, Flint, Brett, Hannah, Avery and Katie; his three brothers-in-law, Bobby (Faye) Carman of Hardinsburg, Ky., Bruce (Twanda) Carman of Merritt Island, Fla., and Joey Carman of Irvington, Ky., one sister-in-law, Susan (Mike) Jefferies of Owensboro, Ky.; two nieces, Salina (Darrell) Johnson of Vine Grove, Ky., and Danielle Cleary of Owensboro, Ky., two nephews, Charles (Cindy) Carman of Georgetown, Ky., and Chris (Dana) Carman of Hardinsburg, Ky., one brother, Niko Engel, and two halfbrothers, Rob and Ed Engel, all of The Netherlands; and six nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home, with brother, Bobby Carman officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home until 8 p.m.
A final private family service will be held in Hardinsburg, Ky., directed by Trent-Dowell Funeral Home.
An online guest register is available at www.msfh.net and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home, 449-3396, is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederik Engel
Mathieu Nouwens
April 27, 2008
Condolences and respect to all friends and family.
Mathieu Nouwens (Best friend of Rik)
Veldhoven, The Netherlands
Jesse Pile
April 27, 2008
Sherry,I am very sorry to hear about your husband,I am keeping you in my prayers. we love you. Jesse Willard
Jesse & Lois Pile
April 26, 2008
Sherry,we are thinking of you. If you need anything let us know.
Kim Pile Swihart
April 26, 2008
Sherry I just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Dorien Morin-van Dam
April 26, 2008
Engel Family,
my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Mijn hart gaat uit naar uw familie, u bent in mijn gebeden. Gecondoleerd.
Kathy Pile Brown
April 26, 2008
Sherry, Just letting you know you are in all of our thoughts right now. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Dan Griego
April 25, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Naomi Reese
April 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you. I am a member of the small group of Mensans who meet occasionally at lunch and it has been my pleasure to know Fred. Such tragedies are beyond our comprehension. May God be with you.
DeeAnna &Leroy Henning
April 25, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Becky Beachum
April 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dionne Lena
April 24, 2008
Ms. Sherry I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fred's death, I was shocked and angry for what has happened. You have to remember that god is always with you, espically at times like this. I am praying from both you and Mr. Fred. Love always, Dionne Michael and Kaitlyn Lena
Barbara Anderson
April 24, 2008
Mrs. Sherry, I met you and Mr. Fred when you went to Dr. Blevins Dental Office.
I went to work at Havells-Sli the same week that Mr. Fred left and my heart was saddened by his leaving.
Both of you were a joy to know.
I find it hard to comprehend that a man like Mr. Fred could have this happen to him.
I have prayed for you and will continue to lift you up to God to show you his great mercy and love.
The entire Sli family has been heart broken for you. Please know you have "extended family here".
May God be with you as go through the pain and loss of losing Mr. Fred.
Barbara Anderson - Havells -Sli
Mr & Mrs Hubert Smart
April 24, 2008
We are praying for you and your family, may God strenghten you this day and everyday.
Cathy DeBono
April 24, 2008
Dear Mrs. Engel and family,
My husband and I own a home in Berkshire Forest. We met Fred and Sydney several times when we were there in February for three weeks. Our little yorkie loved bouncing around with Sydney and we both thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Fred. Being self-employed, he and my husband "hit it off" since we also own our business. We are so shocked and saddened that we have thought of little else these past three days. Please know our prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember Fred as the first friend we made in Berkshire Forest.
Doug and Cathy DeBono
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Becky Beachum
April 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tracy Leigh
April 24, 2008
Sherry & Family,
Our prayers are with you & all of your family durning this tragic time. Our hearts are heavy, a great man with a gentle character & big sense of humor has left us. He made a mark in my life & I was lucky to have met him. Tracy Leigh & Staff of Charleen Johnson, State Farm
Ineke and Haijo van de Vorst de Jong
April 24, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept our deepest condolences on Fred's death.
Our thoughts are with you in this time of grief.
Scott Brown
April 24, 2008
Scott And Kaelyn Brown.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Page-Havells SLI
April 24, 2008
Sherry:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family and bring you peace during your time of loss and in the days to follow. May your memories bring you comfort and the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
barry and jessica hatoway
April 24, 2008
Sherry...Barry and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Freds death.Please know that our prayers are with you during this time.
Please call us if there is anything we can do to help.
Remeber that through Gods love we can get through the toughest of times.
Love,Barry and Jessica
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