Edward D. Engelking passed away suddenly at his home in Winona, MN on February 18, 2021 at the age of 78.
Ed was born on September 12, 1942 in Mankato, MN to Edward and Mary (Owens) Engelking. He was raised in Mankato until he enlisted in the Army following high school. He served his country for 4 years. He lived in Kentucky for 30 years where he was in the construction business and later settled back to Minnesota.
Ed enjoyed fishing, going to the casino and drinking Crown Royal with his family and dear friends.
Ed is survived by his children, Roger Kluge of Germany, Debbie Engelking of Rochester, Denise Engelking of Rochester, Daniel (Jeanine) Engelking of Rochester, Daryl Engelking of Wabasha, and Edward (Amanda) Engelking of Cininatti; step-daughters, Brenda and Lisa; 7 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; brother, Jim Engelking of Rochester; and sister, Judy Smude of Rochester.
Ed is preceded in death by wife, Cheryl (Woolley); brothers, Arnie Owens and Frederich (Bill) Engelking; sisters, Mary Lou Engelking, Carolyn Verchota, and Sandy Lang-Longseth; and parents, Edward and Mary Engelking.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of memorials, the family asks that donations be made in Ed’s name to the American Heart Society.
Rochester Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences of Ed may be shared at rochestercremationservicesmn.com
Uncle Ed was a great uncle I thought the world of him after him and my aunt separated I still thought of him as my uncle and to this day if he came out to visit it would still be called uncle Ed love him forever and always
Thank you Tony for the nice comment
Ed was a good friend. He will be missed. We had a lot of laughs together, and did numerous things together here in Kentucky. I trust that he has gone on to be with Jesus!