Marion Engle

Marion L. Engle, 80, of Spooner, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011 at Colfax Health and Rehab Center in Colfax, WI. Marion Louise Ritchey, daughter of Charles and Evaline (Lackershire) Ritchey, was born on August 17, 1930, in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was united in marriage to Elmer Engle in July 5, 1947 in Pine City, Minnesota. Marion was a Girl Scout Brownie Leader, enjoyed nature, walking, camping and doing anything involving the outdoors. She helped take care of Alzheimer's patients for many years and was devoted to taking care of her family. Marion is survived by her daughters, Louise (Kenneth) Morse of Spooner, Lynette (Patrick) Leintz of Star Prairie; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, brothers, a sister and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer Engle; granddaughters, Tina Louise and Hannah Kelly, two sisters, Loretta and Alice Swonger. A visitation will be held Monday, March 28, 2011 at 4 - 7 p.m. at Scalzo-Taylor Funeral Home in Spooner and one hour prior to the time of the service on Tuesday at the church. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake with Pastor Carol Ann McArdell officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Hertel.