Karl H. Engle Sr.

1938 - 2022

Karl H. Engle Sr.

1938 - 2022

BORN

1938

DIED

2022

Karl Engle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schipper Funeral Home Ltd from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6, 2022.

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Karl H. Engle Sr. age 84 of Colon, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at The Laurels of Coldwater.

Karl was born on June 10, 1938, in Sturgis, Michigan, a son to the late Karl and Francis (Stickney) Engle.

Karl Graduated from Burr Oak High School with the class of 1956. He then worked as a machinist and had worked for GM for 15 years.

Surviving Karl today are his children: Michelle (Bud) Town of Colon, Karl Engle Jr. of Colon, Rebecca (Brian) Shetterly of Colon, David Alber of Crystal Falls, MI, and Ricky Gould of Burr Oak, grand children: Devin Town, Arron Town, Ryan Schultz, and Eathen Schultz, 4 great grandchildren, many nieces and a nephew.

Besides his parents Karl was preceded in death by all of his siblings: Jeanne, Susie, Jim, and Mary Rose.

Following in his wish's cremation has taken place. There are no services planned at this time.

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