Mark Miller
September 17, 2024
Rodney was a super person. He had a good faith and went after his beliefs. He will be missed by many people. God bless and rest in peace.
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Rodney A. Van Engen, 92, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan. He was born March 24, 1932, in Sheboygan to the late Hubert and Selma (Fenner) Van Engen. Rodney graduated from Sheboygan Central High School with the Class of 1950; he then went on to serve in the National Guard.
On May 23, 1953, he was united in marriage to Beverly Koeser at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2014. Rodney had a strong faith and was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls.
Rodney worked at Trilling True Value for 12 years and then drove truck for Piggly Wiggly for 28 years before finally retiring. Rodney enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing and playing Dart ball. He was very proud of becoming a member of the Dart ball Hall of Fame. Rodney was also an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with his family and friends, creating many lasting memories along the way.
He is survived by his son Mark (Debby) Van Engen of Wauwatosa, fiancée Carol Frederick of Sheboygan, grandchildren; Lisa Van Engen, B.J. (Mary) Van Engen, Julia (Twa) Hlatshwayo, and Jennifer (Nick) Kohl, great-grandchildren; Elisabeth, Grant, Evan, Hannah, Memphis, Amelia, Aiden, Kailey and Olwaethu, great-great grandchildren; Liam, Cassie and Addy, sister Jean Reinbacher of Little Chute, nephew Gustav Nelson of Le Sueur, MN and two nieces Laura Reinbacher of Little Chute and Marj (Mark) Schmitz of Appleton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly, sister Sonya Nelson and brother-in-law Manfred Reinbacher.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Luke Lutheran Church, N6193 Hwy 32, Sheboygan Falls, with Pastor Karl Nelson officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Lucas Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 9:30 AM until the time of service at the CHURCH.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church in Rodney’s name.
Visitation
Date: Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Luke Lutheran Church [map]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday Sep 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: St. Luke Lutheran Church [map]
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Anne L Bolgert
September 12, 2024
My condolences to Rodney's family. What a blessing to grow up next door to Rodney. He was always so cheerful and a joy to be around. I enjoyed visiting with him and hearing his stories. I was lucky enough to go fishing with him a few times and what fun that was. He was one in a million and will be missed.
Myra Eischen
September 11, 2024
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with your dad. I worked at Ashland Ave. And then catered the summer picnics for the teamsters later on.your parents were both so kind
Kevin Raeder
September 10, 2024
Rodney was a notable dartball player. His skill and competitiveness will be missed and long remembered.
Scott Rohde
September 9, 2024
Rodney was the best! I got to know him through dartball when he played for St. Andrew's. He was a great player and so fun to play against. I was so happy when he came to St. Lukes. I always enjoyed talking with him and seeing him at the restaurant after Church for a late breakfast. My folks loved him so. We all will surely miss him but will never forget him!