William B. Engle, 89, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was a United States Army veteran that served during the Korean War and was the founding owner of William B. Engle, Inc. Bill was a member of the K of C Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 and St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church.
He was born on March 3, 1926 in Starlight, Indiana to the late Joseph and Rose (Kiesler) Engle. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Edward Engle, Charles Engle, Helen Andres, Melvin Engle, Virginia Kersten; and son-in-law, Christopher Wade.
Bill is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Elizabeth Ann (Wiseman) Engle; children, Donald Engle (Laura), Douglas Engle (Karen), Jeffrey Engle (Mary), Timothy Engle (Kelly), Karen Bleemel (David), Annette Koch (Steve); sister, Thelma Bierman (Merrel); sister-in-law, Maurice Engle; 25 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 PM to 8 PM Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany) and on Friday after 9 AM. A rosary will be prayed Thursday at 3 PM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday in the chapel at St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church (5719 St. Mary's Road, Floyds Knobs) with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Contributions in Bill's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205).