In Memory Of
Frederick E. Engler
1928
2018
Frederick E. Engler
April 2, 1928 — November 15, 2018
Frederick E. Engler, age 90, of Kettering, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 15, 2018. Frederick was born in Cincinnati on April 2, 1928 to the late Frederick Karl & Magdalen (Seibert) Engler.
He was preceded in death by his son, Frederick R. Engler and sister, Rose Ann Engler.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lois; children, Marian, Theresa, Michael (Diane) and Gregory (Denise); sisters, Mary Eleanor Gustin and Marguerite Cowens; sister-in-law, Janet (Tom) Achor; grandchildren, Olivia, Gregory Jr. and Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fred attended St. Williams Grade School, graduated from Elder H.S. (1946), attended the University of Kentucky-playing football under Bear Bryant, and graduated from Xavier University (1956) with a bachelor's degree in political science.
He served in the U.S. Marines as S.Sgt during WWII, was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict with an honorable discharge.
Fred served as Athletic Director, football & baseball coach at St. Albert the Great for over 25 years claiming numerous city & league championships. He coached thousands of student athletes over the years setting the foundation for their college and professional careers. He was a member of the Dayton Agonis Club, coached football at Alter H.S. and was inducted into their Knights of Gold Hall of Fame, as well as the Dayton Area Baseball Hall of Fame for his coaching and for serving as the DABC Commissioner.
Fred was employed with Top Value, St. Regis Paper Company, Schering-Plough and United Color Press as a Vice President of Finance.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 4:30-7:00 pm at Newcomer South Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Albert the Great, 3033 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429. Fred will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
He was preceded in death by his son, Frederick R. Engler and sister, Rose Ann Engler.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lois; children, Marian, Theresa, Michael (Diane) and Gregory (Denise); sisters, Mary Eleanor Gustin and Marguerite Cowens; sister-in-law, Janet (Tom) Achor; grandchildren, Olivia, Gregory Jr. and Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Fred attended St. Williams Grade School, graduated from Elder H.S. (1946), attended the University of Kentucky-playing football under Bear Bryant, and graduated from Xavier University (1956) with a bachelor's degree in political science.
He served in the U.S. Marines as S.Sgt during WWII, was recalled to service during the Korean Conflict with an honorable discharge.
Fred served as Athletic Director, football & baseball coach at St. Albert the Great for over 25 years claiming numerous city & league championships. He coached thousands of student athletes over the years setting the foundation for their college and professional careers. He was a member of the Dayton Agonis Club, coached football at Alter H.S. and was inducted into their Knights of Gold Hall of Fame, as well as the Dayton Area Baseball Hall of Fame for his coaching and for serving as the DABC Commissioner.
Fred was employed with Top Value, St. Regis Paper Company, Schering-Plough and United Color Press as a Vice President of Finance.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 4:30-7:00 pm at Newcomer South Kettering Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Albert the Great, 3033 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429. Fred will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ohio's Hospice of Dayton.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frederick E. Engler, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, November 30, 2018
4:30 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Service
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
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