Edward Engelking

Edward Engelking

Edward Engelking Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Benson Funeral Home - Saint Cloud on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Edward S. Engelking, 72
St. Cloud, MN
March 1, 1953 - August 23, 2025
Edward Stuart Engelking, age 72, of St. Cloud, died on August 23, 2025, from post-surgical heart failure at the University of Minnesota.
Edward completed two tours of duty in the Navy in Vietnam. He drove for the Metro Tran­sit (MTC) in Minneapolis for 28 years. Better known to his family as Ed or Eddie, he is lovingly remembered as a great practical joker and for his generous nature.
He is survived by the following siblings Cyritha (Dareld) Solberg, Brian (Mary Jo) Engelking, Durwood (Rochelle) Engelking, Joseph (Joni) Engelking, Leslie (Jacob) Haman along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eileen and Donald Engelking. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 10th from 1 3 p.m. at the St. Augusta American Legion Post 621, located at 1894 247th St., St. Augusta, MN.
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