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Lillian Engelberger Obituary

Engelberger, Lillian A. (Smith)

MADISON - Lillian A. (Smith) Engelberger, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at her home in Madison. She was born in Asbury Park, N.J., on Dec. 9, 1946, the daughter of Ira and Eleanor (Blake) Smith. Lillian married Jeffrey Engelberger on June 29, 1964. She loved her family and especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Her family always came first and next came the fun! She enjoyed touring on the Harley with good friends, reading, quilting, gardening, and time at the family cottage on Lake Wisconsin.

Lillian is survived by husband, Jeffrey; children, Ronald (Tamara) and Randy (Kris); grandchildren, Erin, Jonah, Alexa, Ryan and Tia; great-grandchildren, Kenadi and Ryder; brothers, Mike (Nancy), Pat (Kim), and Tim (Linda); best friend of 60 years, Bonnie; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison. Burial will take place on Monday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS in Madison. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Madison.com on Nov. 25, 2021.

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Terrie Hanson

November 27, 2021

Heaven gained an angel! Rest In Peace my wonderful friend!

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