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Rick Engstrand Obituary
February 22, 2022
Wichita, Kansas - Rick L. Engstrand, 58, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Rick's love for the ocean and travel developed during his service in the Navy. He was a medic stationed in Jacksonville, FL on the USS Saratoga, which was deployed to the Mediterranean. Rick took advantage that year of every opportunity to explore Italy and Spain before being honorably discharged. Football was another passion, and the Raiders were his team. When Draft Day came around he was ready, having researched for days. Rick also had a great love for his family and not one person was spared his sarcastic humor. Survived by his loving girlfriend, Margaret "Maggie" Burnette; mother, Paula (John) McKenzie, both of Wichita; daughter, Shelby Brasfield of Kansas City, KS; brother, Greg (Martha) Engstrand of Cedar Grove, TN; aunts and uncle, nieces, and many cousins. A memorial has been established because of his love for animals great and small with: Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 1000 S. Hawkins Ln, Goddard KS 67052. Celebration of life at a later date. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rick Engstrand
Tim Trickel
August 17, 2023
So sorry to hear this! Rick was a neighbor and good friend back in Jr. High school. We used to do magic together and hung out at Le Mans speedway. Safe travels old friend!
M,M,P
April 9, 2022
You were loved by many, deeply by us. I miss you daily.
Tony and Val D'Andrea
March 2, 2022
Our hearts are broken for the family and may Rick rest in peace.
Lee Aronfeld
February 28, 2022
With my sincerest heartfelt condolences,
Harry Simpson
February 27, 2022
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
"Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..."
Thank you Rick for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy.
Linda Lavigne-Davis
February 27, 2022
Greg,
I´m so sorry to see of your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Marvelyn Burnette
February 27, 2022
Thanks for being a vital part of our daughter's life. Prayers for Margaret and your family.
Michael L Candler
February 26, 2022
Rick, It has been great getting back in touch with you this past year. We had some great laughs and great memories in our days, Pizza (of course, Pizza Hut Pizza) and Star Trek, concerts, getting together before you shipped off to the Navy. I will miss you, you always could put a smile on my face. You will always be with me in my thoughts and in my heart. RIP my brother. Love you.
To Maggie and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I pray for your strength and comfort that only God can provide during this time. Love to you all!
Raider Fan
February 26, 2022
Wow! You´ll be missed buddy!
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