letter winner on the University of Wisconsin golf team, and qualified for the 1994 USGA Men's Amateur Tournament. He holds the course record at Wakonda Club for the front nine, with a score of 29. He also had nine career hole-in-ones, and kept a list of who was present at the time of each. Arny served as President of the Tifereth Israel Synagogue, the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center and Wakonda Club. Arny volunteered on a number of boards serving Des Moines and the greater Iowa community, including Goodwill Industries, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Boys and Girls Club, and The First Tee of Greater Des Moines. Arny will be remembered as a loving father, husband, and son. He was a charismatic, funny and thoughtful friend, always willing to help anyone regardless of the situation. He will always be remembered for his story telling, prowess on the golf course, and for bringing out the absolute best in those around him. The most important thing in Arny's life was spending time with his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen, mother Esther Engman Shepard, mother-in-law Betty Abrams, brother Joseph Engman, sister-in-law Susan Engman, sister Wendy Hahn, brother-in-law Kent Whinnery, daughter Katie Rice, son-in-law Josh Rice, grandchildren Arlo and Etta Rice, daughter Allison Bearden, son-in-law Michael Bearden, grandchildren Talula, Archie and Pearl Bearden, and son Todd Engman, daughter-in-law Melissa Engman, grandchildren Hattie and Goldie Engman, and two golden retrievers Buster and Leo. Arny was predeceased by his father Milton Engman and father-in-law Macy Abrams. Funeral services will be held at Tifereth Israel Synagogue on Wednesday, April 24th at 1:00 p.m., graveside service to follow at Jewish Glendale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tifereth Israel Synagogue or Planned Parenthood of the Heartland. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES FUNERAL HOMES ~ DUNN'S CHAEL To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Arnold "Arny" Engman, please visit our Tribute Store. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Arnold-Arny-Engman/Des-Moines-Iowa/1843482