Obit Of Engel, Elmer - Washita County, Oklahoma

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::Greenlawn Memorial Park--Bakersfield CA

ELMER (PENNY) ENGEL
Services:  Thurs., Oct 20, 12:00 p.m.

On Monday, October 17, 2005 God reached out His hand surely saying, 
"Well done though good and faithful servant," and led Elmer "Penny" 
Engel to the eternal home.  Penny lived just 4 weeks short ofhis 94th 
birthday.

Penny started life in Corn, Oklahoma.  He received his teaching 
credential from Southwestern Teachers College.  Penny's avocation was 
teaching, in the classroom, on the athletic field, in Sunday School, 
in the church and school board rooms.  His quiet gentle manner 
provided rock solid lessons in life for all he touched.

Penny started 35 years of teaching in Corn, Oklahoma where he was 
promoted to high school principal.  In 1949 he began teaching 7th and 
8th grades at Maple School staying until 1969.  He ended his teaching 
career at Maricopa Elementary 1969-1974.  With his wife, Velina, 
Penny had the privilege of working at Hume Lake Christian Camp for 20 
summers.

Penny leaves behind a wonderful legacy of family and friends 
including his wife of 69 years, Velina (Reimer) Engel; son, Jim Engel 
and wife, Leasa; daughter, Nancy Kliewer and husband, Jim; 4 
grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter 
and his Heritage Village family.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 20th, 9:30 a.m., at 
Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd, followed by a memorial 
service at Laurel Glen Church, 12:00 noon.

Penny wants his family, friends, students, and athletes to know how 
much he loved them and that he is looking forward to the glorious 
reunion.

The Bakersfield Californian Wednesday, 19 October 2005
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