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In Loving Memory Fred D Engelke 12/12/1920 - 1/22/2010         Frederick D. Engelke, Ripley resident, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 89 years.     The son of the late Nickloas Engelke and Laura Brown Engelke, Fred was born on December 12, 1920 in Richmond Staten Island, NY and was raised and educated in Long Island.     He was united in marriage to Doris Ellen Truppner on Sept. 26, 1953 in Staten Island, living there for 25 years prior to moving to Sherman, TX, where they resided for 25 years, before coming to the Ripley community about six years ago.     Fred had worked for Sun Chemical for over 30 years prior to his retirement in 1972.  He was a member of the Ripley Methodist Church; he enjoyed wood-working, painting and repairing things, and was an avid reader.     Survivors include his children, David Engelke and his wife Phyllis of Ripley, OK and Ronald Engelke and his wife Dequita of Sherman, TX; his grandchildren, Alias Engelke and Clarinda Engelke of OK, Johnny Engelke. Donna Engelke, Dorothy Shafer, Minnie Smith, Nicholas Engelke, Quincy Engelke and Dustin Engelke all of TX and Cory Broomfield of Ontario, Canada; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.      In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.                  Services will be held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 4 P.M. in the Ripley United Methodist Church with Pastor Hugh Willoby, officiating.                  Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:30 A.M. in the Cedarlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Sherman, TX with Pastor Tom Peel, officiating.     Military services will be conducted at the Cemetery.

Online Condolences From: Slick ,Jeanne,&Charley Silkwood    Cushing OK Relationship:  friends Dear David,Phyllis,&Clarinda, How sad to hear of Mr. Engelke's passing. All of you are in our thoughts during your time of sorrow. Take care. Sent:  1/22/2010 From: Jill Todd   Cushing Ok Relationship:  friend David & family, I'm sorry to see that Fred has passed on,, I haven't talked to him since you all lost Doris,so I didn't realize that he was sick, your family is in my prayers to get thru this difficult time. Jill from the grooming shop Sent:  1/24/2010 From: Rammona and John Schatten   Wellington, Prince Edward County Canada Relationship:  Long Time Friends Dear,Phyllys, David, Clarinda, Cory, Alias, and Landon, We were so shocked to hear about the sudden passing of Mr.Engelke. But this was the way it was meant to be he is now with his wife. God Bless you all. Rammona, John and family Sent:  1/24/2010 From: Patsy Howard   Sherman TX Relationship:  friend Engelke Family, Fred and Doris were part of our bowling group from the Senior Citizens Center in Sherman (I work there and go with them each time). They were such a joy to have around and we have missed them since they moved away. In fact, sometimes I catch myself using a phrase or two I picked up from Fred and recallig how sweet Doris always was. We all send our deepest sympathy to you and hope you can take comfort from good memories and also in knowing they are both in a far better place than we are. Patsy and The Bowlers Sent:  1/26/2010 From: Brian Pugh   Savoy Texas Relationship:  Friend of Ron Engelke So sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers Sent:  1/27/2010 From: Judy Edgar   Ripley OK Relationship:  friend So sorry to hear that David's Dad passed away. I know he was a great comfort to you both living next door. Just know I am thinking of you both. My prayers be with you. Sent:  2/2/2010 Send an Online Condolence   View Printer-Friendly Page