"Belated condolences to the Engel family. We are blessed to have lived long enough that we could be well acquainted with three exceptional generations of your family; Carl and Pearl, J C and Arlene, and their successful, pleasant and well mannered adult \"kids\". Best wishes to the next generations! Eunese and LaVerne Roberg"
In loving memory of
J.C. Engel
October 8, 1934 - May 16, 2020
J.C. Engel, 85, of Maquoketa IA passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Maquoketa Care Center.
A public graveside service and burial celebrating J.C.'s life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 22, 2020 at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. Social distancing guidelines will be followed at the cemetery. A public visitation will take place from 3 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Due to COVID 19, social distancing guidelines will be followed with only 10 people allowed in the funeral home at any time.
John Carl Engel was born on October 8, 1934 to Carl Frederick and Pearl Eva (Wurster) Engel. He attended Pea Ridge Country School and graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1952. He was united in marriage to Arlene Edna Grosskruger on September 23, 1962, in Spragueville, Iowa.
After high school graduation, J.C. began farming. His operation included custom baling, milking Brown Swiss cows until 1966, then raising hogs, beef cattle, and grain.
J.C. was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa and proud of the service that he provided over the years to several boards, including the Dairy Herd Improvement Assn., Jackson County Farm Bureau, Maquoketa Community Schools Board of Education, and the Federal Land Bank. He served as a member of the Jackson Co. Republican Central Committee, Jackson Co. Fair Board Association, Jackson Co. Pork Producers, and held the office of Jackson County Supervisor for 16 years. In 2000, J.C. was the recipient of the Governor's Volunteer of the Year Award. He was also the Grand Marshall of the Jackson County Fair Parade in 2014.
He was also a veteran of the US Army, serving in France during the Cold War from 1957-1959.
Those left to honor J.C.'s memory are his three sons, Dean (Jenny) Engel of Delmar, IA, Lynn (Christine) Engel of Marion, IA, and Neal Engel of Maquoketa; and 5 grandchildren, Megan, Beth, Lex, Lexi, and Lily. He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene on August 19, 2013.
Memorials may be made to the Jackson County Fair/Extension "Together We Build" project, the Jackson County Historical Society, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss "
"Thinking of you in your time of loss~our deepest sympathy to all."
" Our sincere condolences to the Engel family on your loss. JC was a good role model for all of us . Our prayers are with the entire family"
" Our sincere condolences to the Engel family. We will remember you in prayer in the days to come ."
"My sympathy to all of the Engel family. JC was a very special person. He represented the people of Jackson County very well. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda Sturtz-Pickup."
"Our condolences to Dean and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with J C\'s family, sorry to hear of his passing. We remember him well as a cousin, neighbor and country schoolmate. We cannot be with you now because of the virus.
Bill and Janet Baresel Spratte
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"We are so fortunate to have such an amazing grandpa! When we saw him he brought smiles to our faces! We will always remember the amazing memories and keep him in out hearts! May his memory be eternal! - Love, Lexi and Lily Engel! ???"
"Hard to believ J.C. and Don Felten born 18 days a part. Lifelong friends ,classmates, cousins. Passing less than 30 days apart. Rest In Peace GUYS. I always remember our Iowa visits with Arlene and J.C. so many fond memories. My thoughts and prayers to the Engel family Betty Felten"
"I\'m so sorry for your loss"
"To the family- so very sorry over the lost of J.C.- he was always so friendly and would help you out in a heartbeat, from being neighbors at one time to 4-H parents he was always there to help , I am sure him and Arlene are having a grand old time now..God did gain a true gentleman in every way."
"Couldn\'t help but like J.C. earned the respect of many through his servitude. So sorry to hear! Prayers to his loved ones!"
"I am deeply saddened that I did not have a chance to visit with JC one more time. He was a friend who may have been short in stature but made up for it with the gifts and talent he shared throughout life. His faith and family is how we first met him. He and all his family worked hard on their family farm so we had a lot in common. He then joined me on the school board and I admired him for how prepared he always was and would make decisions that were the best for our students. Heaven is gaining a true gentleman who always reached out to others with his smile and handshake. May he rest in peace now. "
"Sending our deepest sympathy and prayers to the family. Jeff and Cherie Tampir"
"My sympathy to JC\'s family. What a kind man and always so friendly, ready to listen. He did so much for our county and community. I had the pleasure of working with him at the Jackson County Historical Society. I remember him from high school and earlier memories of his parents, Carl & Pearl, when visiting their neighbors,the Dices. I\'m glad he is now at peace. Hugs! "
"I am sorry to hear of your loss. J C\'s accomplishments are impressive. I have had. no contact with J C since I graduated from Maquoketa and he was already farming. He gave my ftiend Carol and me rides at various times. With fond memories. ; "
"Thoughts and Prayers to the Engel Family from your neighbors Bob and Lisa Coates"
"To the Engel family, Our condolences to you all for J.C, he was always a joy to visit with, special in his own way! Thoughts and Prayers for all!"
"JC and his wife, were wonderful people. I am thankful I had the chance to know them. They were always kind and had time to visit with you. My sympathy goes gout to the family."
"Such a kind man. He drove thru Delmar and our home. I?m sure he was checking the fields. Constant smile and wave to us. Gods blessing and comfort during this loss."
"IM SO VERY SORRY FOR UR LOSS OF SUCH A NICE GUY"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all "
"Dean and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the weeks ahead. I remember your dads smile as it lit up each room he entered. "
"my neighbor while growing trusted me to watch his children as a teenager. Always had a smile and kind word. Worked hard lead by example admired by me and many others. Hugs and prayers Rhonda"
"We were saddened to hear the news about J.C. He will always be remembered in our family histories and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "
"Our thoughts and prayers "
"My deepest sympathy to all of J.C.s family. "
"Sorry for your loss Neil and Engel family"
"Dean, Jenny & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. JC was a great and very community-minded man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. RIP "
"Thinking of your family, Dean! J.C. was such a good man..."
"So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man."
"Sorry for your loss Dean"
"So sorry. He always had a smile and kind words for everyone."
"JC was always pleasant to visit with when I brought meals to him when First Lutheran on God\'s work our hands. Mary Baker "
"Sorry for your loss Dean and family."
"Dean and family, I\'m so sorry to hear of Dad\'s passing. He\'s had a difficult time of recent and now he is at peace with Mom. God\'s peace be with you."
"My sympathy to J.C.\'s family. He always had a smile and kind words. RIP friend."
"Deepest sympathy from the Walsh family.He was a great neighbor."