Robert L. Engler

Robert “Bob” Engler, 59, of Eau Claire, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 1 PM at Blue Roof Church, 3084 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Pastor Starley Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Caldwell Cemetery in Eau Claire. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 5 PM until 7 PM at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorial Contributions may be made to The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans or The Wounded Warrior Project. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Bob was born on April 9, 1959 in St. Joseph to Charles & Margaret (Oles) Engler. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1977. On March 31, 1984, Bob married the love of his life, Sheila Duffel. For 41 years, he worked as a Foreman in Shipping & Receiving at Vail Rubber. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards & old coins, refurbishing model trucks, cheering on Notre Dame and watching Andy Griffith reruns. Bob’s favorite time of the year was Christmas time. He loved cooking the holiday turkey and spending quality time with his family. However, camping and sitting around the camp fire with his wife, daughters and grandkids brought Bob the most joy. He loved his family more than anything and he will be missed dearly by all. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sheila; daughters, Amber (Tristan) Gour of Osceola, IN, Susan (Matthew) Bishop of Goshen, IN and Katie Engler of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Audra Bishop, Oliver Bishop, Lillian Gour, Annabelle Gour, Aria Jackson, Owen Bishop, Kyree Jackson and Autumn Bishop; and siblings, Charles (Lee) Engler and Betty Ann Engler. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Margaret and grandson, Brody Gour.