Douglas Warren Engel

Douglas Warren Engel, 75 of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Glad Tidings Lighthouse in South Sioux City, with Pastor Michael Ring officiating. Burial will follow at Dakota City Cemetery, Dakota City, Nebraska. Visitation, with the family present, will be one hour before services on Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Doug was born on April 2, 1949 in Wayne, Nebraska to Warren and Louise (Schnell) Engel. He attended Sioux City Schools. Douglas married the love of his life Donna Tranmer on June 3, 1967 in South Sioux City, Nebraska, where the couple have made their home. He was an iron worker, worked in the wind turbine industry, along with being a vehicle mechanic (which began in his younger years that led him to restore his 1956 Chevy).

Doug loved the outdoors. He spent countless hours hunting and fishing through the years with many family members and friends (and oh’ the stories they would tell), mowing his lawn and snow blowing (he especially was excited for the first snow fall as he knew hunting season would be starting soon!), and playing cribbage and pitch with family. Doug enjoyed working on old cars with his brother Louie, and he was a “Mr. Fix-It” around the house, with no job being too tough for him. He loved to cook breakfast as well as make his “Famous Goulash” for all to enjoy!

Spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild gave him the most joy of all! He was so proud of his grandchildren, all their accomplishments, and was always excited to hear about their next adventures.

Doug is survived by his wife Donna Engel; daughters Sherri (Len) Violi and Tracy Engel; grandchildren Scott (Gabby) Evans, Jason Mertz, Rachaela (Sebastien) Ladj, Elizabeth Violi, and Vincent Violi; great-grandson Asher Evans; brother Louis (Linda) Engel; sisters Marjorie (Bill) Keller, and Suzzanne Gifford; and many beloved brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Louise Engel, brother Donald Engel, parents-in-law Floyd and Darlene Tranmer, and brothers -in-law Ronnie and Bryan Tranmer, Jens Bossow, and Lance Gifford.

Honorary Bearers for the service will be Scott, Jason, Rachaela, Elizabeth, and Vincent.

Doug was a devoted friend to everyone and a stranger to no one! He will be forever in our hearts and missed deeply! To us, he was the stongest man we have even known and our true Hero!

Family has asked that you join them after the service and burial to share a meal and offer fellowship with everyone at the Country Celebrations, 5606 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, Iowa.