Lou Engel Obituary
Lou Inge Engel, affectionately known as "Cha" passed away peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2025, at the age of 83, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 24, 1942, Lou lived a life full of love and complete devotion to her family, with her 13 grandchildren being the absolute light in her life
Loving wife of the late Harry Robert Engel with 49 wonderful years of marriage, together they built a life grounded in love and raising a family that would be the center of Lou's entire world. Lou is survived by her 6 children: Reid, Tanya, Lesley, Christopher, Melissa and Timothy and 13 grandchildren, whom she loved and adored with all her heart
A celebration of life will be held. Date and time to be determined.
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