Born: January 20, 1959 - Deceased: December 10, 2020
Nelson Kurt Engel, 61, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, January 20, 1959, in Belleville, IL, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Nelson was the owner of Engel Quality Tree Care. He loved reading his Bible and sharing the gospel. He liked going to stock car races with his son Kurt. He was always telling stories about cars and motorcycles “back in the day.” He also loved coloring with his granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents, Frederick “Ike” and Concelia “Connie”, nee Daubach, Engel
- Sister, Nancy Jean Engel
- Brother, Daniel Engel
- Father-in-law, Elmer Kaemmerer
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Sue C., nee Kaemmerer, Engel of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- Hannah (Brandon) Peterson of New Athens, IL
- Kurt Engel of Belleville, IL
- Thomas “Tommy” Engel of Belleville, IL
- Brother, Eric F. Engel
- Sisters:
- Diana Engel
- Kathleen (Terry) Lowry
- Carla Engel
- Barbara (Rick) Guyer
- Lisa Butler
- Sister-in-law, Carla Sue Engel
- Mother-in-law, Mary Kaemmerer
- Grandchildren:
- Ellie Peterson
- Madisyn Peterson
- Dear nieces, nephews, and many in-laws
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Engel family for expenses.
Live streaming can be viewed at time of service at www.facebook.com/KurrusFH on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm with Rev. Bob Wallace officiating.
Funeral: Private memorial service and interment.
9 Comments
Sue and family,
So sorry to hear that you have lost Nelson. You all have been through so much. May peace and comfort come to you.
Charlye French
Sue- I’m sorry to hear of Nelson’s passing. May you find comfort in memories.
I am so sorry Sue, for the loss of your beloved husband. May you find comfort in your memories and you will always carry him in your heart. When you look at your precious children, you will see him. He is now in the arms of our Lord.
Sue so sorry for your loss
Prayers and love to you and your family…….
Sue- So sorry for your loss. You have had rough spots but also done good times. Cherish your memories and find comfort. I am praying for you and your family.
Deepest sympathy Carla and family… happy memories of our times at Cathedral..
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I pray for peace and comfort in the coming days and beyond.
So very sorry !! Will be praying for you and your family ?. May god with you and your family.
Dear Sue, Kurt, Tommy and Hannah, Please accept my sympathy since Nelson Passed away. I’m very glad Ron and I got to celebrate with you at your anniversary party in the park. Blessings to you all.